Healthy Kids Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe

                   
This classic chocolate cookie recipe gets a healthy makeover with less sugar and whole wheat flour. A dusting of powdered sugar on these chocolate crinkles makes them a nice holiday treat.
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Ingredients
Recipe yields 48 servings
4 oz bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
2 egg whites
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
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Directions
Step 1

In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate on high for 20 seconds, stir, and continue to microwave at 10-second intervals until melted.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix chocolate, oil, granulated sugar and vanilla. Stir in egg and egg whites. In another bowl, combine flours, salt and baking powder. Add flour mixture to chocolate mixture and stir until combined. Cover; refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly coat baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 4

Roll dough into 3/4-inch balls. Place confectioners sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll balls of dough in sugar to coat. Place about 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until springy to the touch. Immediately transfer to a wire rack to cool.

Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 48
Calories: 61
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Dietary Review:
Jane Schwartz, RDN, CLT
This recipe has been reviewed by a dietitian. Click here to learn more.
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Nutrition facts
Serving Size: 1 cookie
Per serving:
calories:61
total fat:4g
sat fat:0g
cholesterol:4mg
sodium:1mg
total carb:8g
fibers:0g
proteins:0g

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Healthy Kids Chocolate Crinkle Cookies Recipe

Ingredients
Recipe yields 48 servings
4 oz bittersweet chocolate, coarsely chopped
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tsp vanilla extract
1 egg
2 egg whites
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1/8 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
Directions
Step 1

In a microwave-safe bowl, microwave chocolate on high for 20 seconds, stir, and continue to microwave at 10-second intervals until melted.

Step 2

In a large bowl, mix chocolate, oil, granulated sugar and vanilla. Stir in egg and egg whites. In another bowl, combine flours, salt and baking powder. Add flour mixture to chocolate mixture and stir until combined. Cover; refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight.

Step 3

Preheat oven to 350°. Lightly coat baking sheets with nonstick cooking spray.

Step 4

Roll dough into 3/4-inch balls. Place confectioners sugar in a shallow bowl. Roll balls of dough in sugar to coat. Place about 2 inches apart on baking sheets. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, or until springy to the touch. Immediately transfer to a wire rack to cool.

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