Chocolate Flourless Cookies Recipe UK
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Category
Flourless
Servings
12
Prep Time
5 minutes
Cook Time
12 minutes
Calories
150
Looking for a quick bake that hits the spot? These flourless cookies are soft, chewy, and full of rich Whitakers chocolate chunks. 🍪
Made with basic cupboard staples like peanut butter, brown sugar, and an egg, they mix up in no time and come out gluten-free by nature.
Perfect for a cosy afternoon tea or sharing with friends.
The chopped Whitakers milk or dark chocolate melts into every bite, adding that deep, smooth taste everyone loves. 🍫
Ready to try this easy recipe? It bakes in under 15 minutes and gives 10-12 treats to enjoy fresh from the oven. 😊
Ingredients
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1 cup (250g) smooth peanut butter or almond butter
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¾ cup (150g) light brown sugar
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1 large egg
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1 tsp vanilla extract
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½ tsp baking soda
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Pinch of salt
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½ cup (75g) Whitakers milk or dark chocolate, chopped
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2 tbsp cocoa powder (for chocolate flourless cookies)
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Handful of chopped nuts
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Sea salt flakes for topping
Optional add-ins:
Directions
Prepare the oven:
Preheat to 175°C (350°F) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
Mix the dough:
In a bowl, combine peanut butter, brown sugar, egg, vanilla, baking soda, and salt.
Stir until a thick, smooth dough forms.
Add the chocolate:
Fold in the chopped Whitakers chocolate, saving a few pieces for topping.
Shape into cookies:
Roll tablespoon-sized balls and place on the tray.
Flatten slightly with your fingers or the back of a spoon.
Bake:
Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the edges look set but the centres are still soft.
(Flourless cookies firm up as they cool.)
Cool:
Allow to cool on the tray for 10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Recipe Notes
If you have any questions about how to make this recipe, please post a comment below and we will get back to you.
Servings: The recipe typically yields 12 delicious cookies
Calories per serving: 150 calories.
Remember: Please tag #whitakerschocolates with photos of your homemade Flourless Cookies.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these cookies warm with a cup of tea or coffee for an easy afternoon snack.
Pair them with vanilla ice cream to make a simple pudding.
Add them to a sharing platter at parties, mixed with fresh fruit like strawberries or raspberries.
Enjoy as a quick treat after dinner, topped with a sprinkle of sea salt for extra flavour.
Pack them in lunchboxes for a sweet pick-me-up during the day.
Nutritional Information for This Recipe
| Nutrient | Per Cookie |
|---|---|
| Energy | 150–180 kcal |
| Fat | 11g |
| of which saturates | 3g |
| Carbohydrate | 15g |
| of which sugars | 14g |
| Fibre | 1g |
| Protein | 5g |
| Salt | 0.2g |
How to Store Your Homemade Chocolate-Flavoured Flourless Cookies
Keep them in an airtight container at room temperature for 3-4 days.
Put in the fridge for up to 1 week.
Freeze the baked cookies for up to 2 months.
Defrost at room temperature.
Some Simple Tips for Better Results
Peanut butter makes a chewier cookie; almond butter makes a lighter, softer texture.
Add 2 tbsp cocoa powder to the dough to make double chocolate flourless cookies.
Top with sea salt flakes to get a bakery-style finish.
Bake closer to 10 minutes to get extra gooey centres.
Make them vegan: use a flax egg (1 tbsp flax + 2.5 tbsp water) and vegan chocolate.
A Brief History of Cookies in the UK
Cookies, known as biscuits in much of Britain, trace back to the 12th century.
They began as "biscuit bread" from leftover dough baked twice to last longer.
Scottish shortbread grew popular in the 16th century, linked to Mary, Queen of Scots, who liked the petticoat tails shape.
The term "cookie" appeared in Scotland by 1701, meaning a plain bun.
In the 17th century, cheaper sugar from the Americas changed biscuits, making them sweeter and more common.
By the 19th century, firms like Huntley & Palmers packed them in tins for export around the world. Chocolate versions came later, with brands adding cocoa and chunks.
Today, American-style soft cookies have boomed in the UK since the 2010s, with shops like Crosstown offering thick, chewy treats full of fillings.
This mix of old traditions and new twists keeps cookies a favourite snack.
