Black and White Cake Cookies

Delicious cookies that are so light, but oh so good.

• Ready In: 30 mins
• Serves: 36
• Yields: 36 cookies

Ingredients

• Cookies

• 1 1⁄2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 2⁄3 cup applesauce
• 1  cup granulated sugar
• 1⁄4 cup butter, softened
• 1 1⁄2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2  large  egg whites

• Frosting

• 1 1⁄2 cups confectioners' sugar, divided
• 3  tablespoons 2% low-fat milk, divided
• 1⁄4 teaspoon  almond extract
• 2  tablespoons  unsweetened cocoa

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Set applesauce in a fine sieve to drain while you prepare the other ingredients.
3. In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder and salt. In a large bowl, cream together butter and sugar until smooth, 1-2 minutes. Beat in applesauce, vanilla and lemon juice. Add in egg whites and beat until well combined. Stir in flour mixture until batter is smooth.
4. Drop batter two tablespoonfuls at a time onto the prepared baking sheet. Smooth slightly to form nice, round circles.
5. Bake for 10 minutes, until set but not browned.
6. Allow to cool for a few minutes on the baking sheet, then remove to a wire rack to cool completely.