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Low-fat Black And White Cookies Recipe

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Ingredients

Directions

Step #1 COOKIE: Preheat oven to 375°F.
Step #2 Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Step #3 Set applesauce in a fine sieve to drain while you prepare the other ingredients.
Step #4 In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder & salt.
Step #5 In a large bowl, cream together butter & sugar until smooth, 1-2 mins.
Step #6 Beat in applesauce, vanilla & lemon juice.
Step #7 Add in egg whites & beat until well mixd.
Step #8 Stir in flour mixture until batter is smooth.
Step #9 Drop batter two tbspfuls at a time onto the prepared baking sheet.
Step #10 Smooth slightly to form nice, round circles.
Step #11 Bake for 10 mins, until set but not browned.
Step #12 Allow to cool for a few mins on the baking sheet, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.
Step #13 ICING: When cookies are cool, prepare the icing.
Step #14 Sift 3/4 c confectioners sugar into two small bowls.
Step #15 Add 1 tbsp milk & the almond & vanilla extracts to one bowl & stir until smooth.
Step #16 Add cocoa & 2 tbsp milk to the other bowl & stir until smooth.
Step #17 Using a small knife & working over the bowls to catch drips, spread each icing over half of each cookie.
Step #18 Set on a rack until icing is set, then store cookies in an airtight container.
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