Crinkle Cookies

Crinkle Cookies

Ingredients

• 2 cups (12 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided
• 2 tablespoons butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 2 egg whites
• 1-1/2 teaspoons Spice Island® Pure 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

• In a microwave, melt 1 cup chocolate chips. Stir until smooth; set aside. In a small bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 minutes. Add egg whites and vanilla; beat well. Stir in melted chocolate.
• Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to butter mixture alternately with water. Stir in remaining chocolate chips. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.
• Shape dough into 1-in. balls. Roll in confectioners' sugar. Place 2 in. apart on baking sheets coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 10-12 minutes or until set. Remove to wire racks to cool. Yield: 3-1/2 dozen.