Fat-Free Chocolate Chewies

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Makes 3 dozen cookies

1/3 cup cocoa powder

3 tablespoons unbleached all-purpose flour

21/4 cups powdered sugar 1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2large egg whites

1Preheat oven to 325 degrees.

2In bowl of food processor, combine ingredients in order listed. Process until soft dough forms.

3Fill cookie press to MAX line. Attach a disk which has a large opening (Try #5 or #6).

4Press onto foil-lined cookie sheets.

5Bake for 15-20 minutes or until surface of cookies is dry but soft in the center when pressed.

6Please note, these cookies will spread and will not keep the exact shape of the disk.

Recipe courtesy Marian Getz, Wolfgang Puck Pastry Chef

Savory Cheddar Cheese Straws

Makes 4 dozen straws

12/3 cups unbleached all-purpose flour

1tablespoon dry mustard powder

1teaspoon cayenne pepper (or to taste)

1teaspoon onion powder, optional

2 teaspoons kosher salt

1 large egg

1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened

8 ounces extra sharp cheddar cheese, shredded

1/2 teaspoon extra kosher salt, for sprinkling on tops

1Preheat oven to 425 degrees.

2In bowl of food processor combine all ingredients except for last measure of kosher salt in order listed.

3Pulse until a dough ball forms. Then, process for 30 seconds until dough is uniformly smooth and no visible bits of cheese remain.

4Fill cookie press to MAX line. Attach a disk which has a large opening (Try #5 or #6).

5Press onto foil-lined cookie sheets and sprinkle tops of each straw with a bit of the reserved kosher salt.

6Bake 15-20 minutes or until deep golden brown and crisp.

Recipe courtesy Marian Getz, Wolfgang Puck Pastry Chef