• 1/4 c margarine, softened
• 1/2 C Fat-Free Buttermilk, * see note
• 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract
• 2 egg whites, whipped
• 1-1/2 C. unbleached flour
• 1/2 C. cocoa powder, sifted
• 2/3 C. granulated sugar
• 1 tsp. baking soda
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 2 tsp. powdered sugar, sifted

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Prepare baking sheets with cooking spray; set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine margarine, buttermilk, vanilla extract, and egg whites.

In another mixing bowl, combine flour, cocoa powder, sugar, baking soda, and salt. Mix wet ingredients with dry ingredients just until moistened. Drop dough by tablespoonfuls, 2" apart onto prepared baking sheets. Bake for 7 minutes, or so.

Sprinkle with powdered sugar.

Note: Buttermilk Substitute: Combine 1 1/2 teaspoons vinegar with enough skim milk to equal 1/2 cup; let stand 5 minutes. from Anita's Tried & True Recipes -
30 servings

Recipe submitted by ~Candy 2~ on 1/7/00

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