Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

 

Chocolate Crinkle Cookies

Ingredients:

• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided 
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 large egg whites, room temperature
• 1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 cup water
• 1/2 cup confectioners' sugar

Directions

1. In a microwave, melt 1 cup chocolate chips. Stir until smooth. Beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add egg whites and vanilla; beat well. Stir in melted chocolate. 
2. In another bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture alternately with water. Stir in remaining 1 cup chocolate chips. Refrigerate, covered, until easy to handle, about 2 hours.
3. Preheat oven to 350°. Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Roll in confectioners' sugar. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake until set, 10-12 minutes. Remove to wire racks to cool.