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Chocolate and Vanilla Swirl Cookies

(makes about 60 cookies)

1/2cup (120 g) margarine, softened
2tablespoons (24 g) sugar
2teaspoons (10 ml) vanilla extract
6tablespoons (90 ml) liquid egg substitute
1 1/2cups (210 g) unbleached all-purpose flour
1/2teaspoon (2.5 ml) baking powder
1/4cup (60 ml) skim milk, warmed to room temperature
1teaspoon (5 ml) unsweetened cocoa powder
1/8teaspoon (0.6 ml) chocolate extract
refrigerated butter-flavored cooking spray

  1. Cream margarine, sugar, vanilla, and egg substitute. Beat well. Add flour, baking powder, and 3 tablespoons (45 ml) of the milk. Stir to thoroughly mix. Divide dough into 2 parts.
  2. Add cocoa and chocolate extract to one part, stirring until well blended. Chill both halves for at least 1 hour.
  3. Working on a floured surface, roll out each part to a rectangle about 3 inches (7.5 cm) wide. Place chocolate part on top of white part, pressing together tightly with a rolling pin.
  4. Brush the chocolate dough with remaining tablespoon (15 ml) milk. Roll up like a jelly roll to make a log about 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) in diameter. Wrap in waxed paper and chill until firm, about 2 hours.
  5. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C), Gas Mark 5. Slice cookies 1/8 inch (.5 cm) thick. Place on a nonstick cookie sheet that has been lightly coated with cooking spray.
  6. Bake for 8 minutes, until lightly browned. Transfer to a wire rack to cool.
Per 3-cookie serving:85 calories (53% calories from fat), 2 g protein, 5 g total fat, 8 g carbohydrate, trace dietary fiber, trace cholesterol, 73 mg sodium
Diabetic exchanges:1 carbohydrate (bread/starch), 1 fat



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