1 c. all purpose flour
1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 tsp. salt
1/2 c. butter (soft)
1 lg. egg
1 pkg. mini chocolate chips
1 c. sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease cookie sheets. Combine flour, cocoa, baking powder, and salt in bowl. Beat butter in mixer bowl until smooth. Gradually beat in sugar until light and fluffy. Add egg and vanilla; beat until blended. With mixer at low speed, beat in flour mixture until just blended. Stir in 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Refrigerate dough 15 minutes. Roll dough into 1 inch balls. Lightly press tops of each ball into remaining chocolate chips, pressing to flatten. Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheets. Bake 8 to 10 minutes. Decorate with decorative icing if desired. Makes 4 dozen 85 calories and 4 grm fat each.

DECORATIVE ICING:

Combine 2 cups confectioners' sugar, 1 large egg white and 1 tablespoon water in mixing bowl. Beat until smooth and thickened, 3 to 5 minutes. Tint icing with paste or food coloring as desired. Makes 1 1/2 cups.