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My Slimmer Chocolate Crinkle-Top Cookies

Thought you might enjoy this yummy recipe

2 cups semi-sweet chocolate morsels, divided

1 1/2 cups flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup sugar

2 tablespoons margarine, softened

1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla

2 egg whites

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup powdered sugar

Melt 1 cup of morsels in saucepan on low heat or you could also melt them in the microwave. While those are melting combine flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl.  Beat together sugar, margarine and vanilla in large mixing bowl. Beat in melted chocolate; beat in egg whites. Gradually beat in flour mixture alternating with water. Stir in remaining morsels. Cover; chill until firm, about 20 minutes.

Shape dough into 1 1/2 inch balls; roll in powdered sugar to coat generously. Place on greased baking sheet.

Bake in preheated oven at 350 for 10 to 15 minutes. Makes 3 dozen cookies and about 100 calories and 4 grams of fat per cookie.

Yes they are low fat but they are delicious!

I know its early to start baking for the holiday's but I needed a treat for a church activity so I whipped some of these up. Plus in the last 2 days I have made 3 large loafs and 8 small loafs of banana bread.  I really needed a head start on those and yes the recipe I use freezes well.

I am definitely going to take the time to enjoy baking this Christmas!