CHOCOLATE CRINKLE TOP COOKIES

I love these cookies just because they look so christmas-y

I played around with this recipe this year.
The recipe as it is listed below makes a pretty sticky dough, and I wanted something easier to handle.

Here are my changes:

take out the water

add an extra egg, including the yolk...(2 eggs total)

They were really good!! Very fudgy!!


2 cups semisweet chocolate chips, divided
2 tablespoons butter, softened
1 cup sugar
2 egg whites
1 1/2 teaspoons 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 mixing bowl, beat butter and sugar until crumbly
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 nonstick cooking spray.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until set.