Ingredients
Method
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper or silicone baking mats.
- Place the sugar free baking chips in a microwave-safe bowl and heat in 20–30 second bursts, stirring between each, until fully melted and smooth. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together the 3/4 cup flour, 2 tbsp flour, unsweetened cocoa powder, and baking powder until evenly combined.
- In a large mixing bowl, beat the eggs and sugar alternative together with a hand mixer or stand mixer on medium speed until the mixture looks pale, creamy, and slightly thickened.
- Stir in the vanilla bean paste until fully incorporated.
- Pour the cooled melted chocolate into the egg mixture and mix on low speed or stir by hand until no streaks remain and the batter looks glossy.
- Add the dry ingredient mixture to the bowl and mix on low just until the flour disappears and the batter is evenly combined. Do not overmix.
- Use a medium cookie scoop (about 1 1/2 tbsp) to portion the batter onto the prepared baking sheets, spacing the mounds about 1 1/2 inches apart.
- Bake one sheet at a time for 9–11 minutes, until the cookies have set edges and shiny, crackly tops but the centers are still soft.
- Remove the baking sheet from the oven and let the cookies cool on the pan for 5 minutes, then transfer them to a wire rack to cool completely.
Notes
- Make sure the melted chocolate cools to room temperature before adding it to the egg mixture to avoid scrambling the eggs.
- Use a baking-compatible, granular sugar alternative that measures 1:1 like sugar for best texture.
- Spoon and level the flour to avoid packing it; too much flour can make the cookies cakey instead of fudgy.
- The batter should be thick and glossy, similar to brownie batter; if it seems very runny, let it sit for 2–3 minutes before scooping.
- Use a baking-compatible, granular sugar alternative that measures 1:1 like sugar for best texture.
- Spoon and level the flour to avoid packing it; too much flour can make the cookies cakey instead of fudgy.
- The batter should be thick and glossy, similar to brownie batter; if it seems very runny, let it sit for 2–3 minutes before scooping.
