Black And Cake Cookies

Total Time: 30 mins Preparation Time: 20 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup applesauce
• 1 cup granulated sugar
• 1/4 cup butter, softened
• 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 large egg whites
• 1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
• 3 tablespoons 2% low-fat milk, divided
• 1/4 teaspoon almond extract
• 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa

Recipe

• 1 preheat oven to 375°f line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
• 2 set applesauce in a fine sieve to drain while you prepare the other ingredients.
• 3 in a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. in a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth, 1-2 minutes. beat in applesauce, vanilla and lemon juice. add in egg whites and beat until well combined. stir in flour mixture until batter is smooth.
• 4 drop batter two tablespoonfuls at a time onto the prepared baking sheet. smooth slightly to form nice, round circles.
• 5 bake for 10 minutes, until set but not browned.
• 6 allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.