Flourless Nutella Marshmallow Cookie Cups

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Cookie cups are perfect for times when you want a decadent dessert with built in portion control. This flourless dessert is gluten free, and its festive touch makes it perfect for Christmas!

After all, what says “Christmas” more than hot chocolate…  in cookie form…  with Nutella? That’s kind of what I was going for here. Chocolaty hazelnut cookie cups, topped with a fluffy marshmallow buttercream. A heavenly dessert, which is why I call these Flourless Nutella Marshmallow Cloud Cookie Cups.

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So remember that marshmallow frosting from yesterday? And remember how I told you about making one recipe and divvying it up and changing it around? Yup, did it again! #sorrynotsorry.

I’ve made these flourless Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies from Cooking on the Weekends a few times. Love ’em. But you’ll notice the edges get a little crumbly, so they are fairly tender cookies. I really wanted to make a marshmallow filled Nutella cookie, but when I tried to wrap this dough around some marshmallows, well, let’s just say that The Hubby said they looked like rhino crap. Insanely delicious rhino crap, mind you, but a cookie that had to be chipped off the cookie sheet and crumbled over ice cream is definitely not blog-worthy.

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So I decided to put the dough into a mini muffin tin and make cookie cups!

I was a little afraid about stuffing with marshmallows again, though I will give that another shot in the future. But since I found and made the marshmallow buttercream, I just figured I’d pipe some on top of these babies. And there you have it, the highly interesting history of the birth of Flourless Nutella Marshmallow Cloud Cookie Cups.

Don’t worry about all that. Just make them and eat them!

 

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Do you have any cookie disaster stories to share?

Speaking of sharing, these cookie cups are definitely share-worthy. Here’s the recipe:

Nutella cookie cups with marshmallow buttercream frosting.
4.9 from 7 votes

Flourless Nutella Marshmallow Cloud Cookie Cups

Flourless Nutella Marshmallow Cookie Cups topped with a sweet, fluffy marshmallow buttercream are perfect for times when you want a decadent dessert with built in portion control!
Prep: 20 minutes
Cook: 10 minutes
Total: 30 minutes

Ingredients

For the Flourless Nutella Cookie Cups:

  • 1 cup Nutella or other chocolate hazelnut spread
  • 1 egg white
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • Marshmallow Buttercream
  • Sprinkles colored sugar, nonpareils, etc. for decorating, if desired

For the Marshmallow Buttercream:

  • 1 cup milk
  • 2 cups mini marshmallows
  • 1 cup unsalted butter at room temperature
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • ½ cup powdered sugar

Instructions

For the Flourless Nutella Cookie Cups:

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F and spray a mini muffin tin liberally with cooking spray.
  • Using a fork, blend the Nutella with the egg whites until fully incorporated.
  • Mix in the cocoa powder, and then the chocolate chips.
  • Divide the dough between the 24 muffin cups and press down.
  • Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges look set. The middles will not look done. That's ok. They will set up as they cool.
  • Remove pans from the oven and place on a cooling rack until cooled completely.
  • Once fully cooled, gently remove from the muffin tin, frost with the Marshmallow Buttercream, and decorate with sprinkles, etc., if desired.
  • These are best stored in the refrigerator until near when you are ready to eat them.

For the Marshmallow Buttercream:

  • In a small saucepan over low heat, combine the milk and marshmallows and gently melt, stirring occasionally. Set aside to cool.
  • Using a hand mixer, cream the butter until light and fluffy.
  • With the mixer running, slowly pour in the marshmallow mixture and vanilla. At this point, it may start to look like it has separated a bit.
  • While continuing to whip the frosting, gradually add the powdered sugar and whip until light and creamy.
  • Use immediately on completely cooled cookie cups.

Notes

Cookies adapted from Nutella Chocolate Chip Cookies from Cooking on the Weekends.
Frosting adapted from The Easiest Marshmallow Buttercream Ever from NibbleDish.
Nutrition Facts
Flourless Nutella Marshmallow Cloud Cookie Cups
Amount Per Serving
Calories 210 Calories from Fat 135
% Daily Value*
Fat 15g23%
Saturated Fat 10g50%
Trans Fat 0.3g
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 3g
Cholesterol 22mg7%
Sodium 17mg1%
Potassium 126mg4%
Carbohydrates 19g6%
Fiber 2g8%
Sugar 15g17%
Protein 2g4%
Vitamin A 251IU5%
Vitamin C 0.02mg0%
Calcium 34mg3%
Iron 1mg6%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.

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Enjoy!

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73 Comments
  1. Stephanie

    Green! I don’t have very many green things, and it’s such a pleasing color. I really need to start getting some.

  2. Cindy Clogston

    I like the soleil ones. They’re very bright and cheerful and would fit in perfectly in my cupcake themed kitchen.

  3. Meg @ The Housewife in Training Files

    I’m diggin the white! Hoping my next house will be all whites, silver/grey’s and stainless steel appliances! The white would look fabulous 🙂

  4. Bethany

    Love that this recipe is flourless but still sounds so yummy! I love the utensils in blue, thanks for the chance to win a set.

  5. Kristi Wolfe

    I would love these! My spatulas are coming to the end of their working lives 😉 The Marseille color is beautiful!

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