Slimmer Chocolate Crinkle-Top Cookies
A slimmed down version of an old-time favorite cookie, the 'crinkle-top'. A great cookie for the holidays.
Recipe Ingredients:
1 (12-ounce) package NESTLÉ TOLL HOUSE Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels - divided use
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons margarine, softened
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2 large egg whites
1/4 cup water
1/2 cup powdered sugar for rolling
Cooking Directions:
- Melt 1 cup morsels in a small, heavy-duty saucepan over lowest possible heat. When morsels begin to melt, remove from heat; stir. Return to heat for a few seconds at a time, stirring until smooth. Cool to room temperature.
- Combine flour, baking powder and salt in a small bowl. Beat sugar, margarine and vanilla extract in a large mixing bowl. Beat in melted chocolate and egg whites. Gradually beat in flour mixture alternately with water. Stir in remaining morsels. Cover; chill until firm.
- Shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls; roll in powdered sugar to coat generously. Place on greased baking sheets.
- Bake in preheated 350°F (175°C) oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until edges are set but centers are still slightly soft. Cool on baking sheets for 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.
Makes 3 dozen cookies.
Nutritional Information Per Serving (1/36 of recipe): Calories: 100; Calories from Fat: 30; Total Fat: 3.5g; Saturated Fat: 1.5g; Cholesterol: 0mg; Sodium: 45mg; Carbohydrates: 17g; Dietary Fiber: .5g; Sugars: 12g; Protein: 1g.
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