2003 Chewy Fudge Drop Cookies

By boandozzy

One serving (2 cookies) equals 139 calories, 4 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 48 mg sodium, 26 g carbohydrate, 1 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 1-1/2 starch, 1 fat.

Originally published as Chewy Fudge Drop Cookies in Light & Tasty June/July 2002, p33

Ingredients

• 1 cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
• 3 tablespoons canola oil
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 egg whites
• 2 tablespoons plus 1-1/2 teaspoons light corn syrup
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2-1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
• 2/3 cup plus 1 tablespoon confectioners' sugar, divided
• 1/3 cup baking cocoa
• 2-1/4 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/8 teaspoon salt

Preparation

Step 1

In a microwave, melt 3/4 cup chocolate chips and oil; stir until smooth. Pour into a large bowl; cool for 5 minutes.

Stir in brown sugar. Add egg whites, corn syrup, water and vanilla until smooth. Combine the flour, 2/3 cup confectioners' square, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to chocolate mixture until combined. Stir in the remaining chocolate chips (dough will be very stiff).

Drop by tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 8-10 minutes or until puffed and set. Cool for 2 minutes before removing to wire racks. Sprinkle cooled cookies with remaining confectioners' sugar. Yield: 4 dozen.