Crinkle Top Chocolate Cookies

{ Prep Time: 15 mins / Chill Time: 2 hours /Baking Time: 10-12 mins / Difficulty: Easy / Yields: 3 1/2 dozen }

Ingredients:

12 oz semisweet chocolate chips, divided

2 Tbsp butter, softened

1 cup granulated sugar

2 egg whites

1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1 1/2 tsp baking powder

1/4 tsp salt

1/4 cup water

1/2 cup powdered sugar

butter flavored cooking spray

Directions:

1. Spray baking sheets with cooking spray and set aside. In a microwave-safe bowl, melt 1 cup chocolate chips in 30 second intervals (stir after each interval to avoid burning chocolate). Stir until smooth, then set aside.

2. In a small bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly, about 2 mins. Add egg whites and vanilla; beat well. Stir in melted chocolate.

3. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; then gradually add to the butter mixture alternately with water. Stir in remaining chocolate chips.

4. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours or until easy to handle.

5. Once you are ready to bake, preheat oven to 350 degrees. Shape dough into 1" balls. Roll in powdered sugar. Place 2" apart on prepared baking sheets. Bake at 350 for 10-12 mins or until set. Place on wire racks to cool.

Recipe borrowed from Taste of Home Best Loved Cookies & Candies