Healthy Chocolate Cookies

Name: Healthy Chocolate Cookies
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 5 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: about 2-1/2 dozen.
Ingredients: 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup baking cocoa; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 3 egg whites; 1/2 cup corn syrup; 1 cup confectioners' sugar; 4 teaspoons fat-free milk

With only a trace of fat, these nibbles will satisfy chocoholics who don't want to pack on extra pounds. Our Test Kitchen staff topped the soft bite-size cookies with a pretty white drizzle.

Ingredients

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup baking cocoa
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3 egg whites
1/2 cup corn syrup
1 cup confectioners' sugar
4 teaspoons fat-free milk

Directions

In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, cocoa, baking soda and salt. Combine the egg whites and corn syrup; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.
Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 5-7 minutes or until set (do not overbake). Remove to wire racks to cool.
In a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar and milk until smooth. Drizzle over cookies. Store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 72 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 73mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 1 starch.

Originally published as Chewy Chocolate Cookies in Light & Tasty October/November 2005