Ingredients

  • cooking spray
  • 13 cup unsweetened cocoa
  • 14 cup Smart Balance butter spread
  • 34 cup artificial sweetener
  • 4 ounces unsweetened applesauce
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 12 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 14 teaspoon table salt
  • 2 tablespoons powdered sugar

Method

  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F. Coat two nonstick cookie sheets with cooking spray.
  • Place cocoa, smart balance and Splenda in a medium bowl; beat with an electric mixer.
  • Add applesauce and vanilla; beat to blend.
  • In another small bowl, stir together flour, baking powder and salt.
  • Stir flour mixture into cocoa batter with a wooden spoon.
  • Shape batter into 48 marble-sized balls.
  • Arrange balls 1 inch apart on cookie sheets.
  • Bake until set, about 8 minutes.
  • Remove from oven and allow cookies to stand for 1 minute.
  • Remove to wire rack and cool; sprinkle with powdered sugar.
  • (Note: Store extra cookies in freezer-safe containers or plastic bags to maintain their freshness.)
  • Yields 1 cookie per serving.