Chocolate Cookie Sticks

Ingredients

• 1 sprays cooking spray, flour-variety recommended
• 1/4 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1/2 cup powdered sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 large egg white
• 1 ounce bittersweet chocolate, melted
• 1/4 teaspoon table salt
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 teaspoons sugar

Directions

1. 1

   Coat a cookie sheet with cooking spray.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, using an electric mixer, cream butter and powdered sugar until fluffy. Add vanilla extract and egg white; beat thoroughly. With mixer running on low, add melted chocolate. Add salt and flour; mix thoroughly (dough will be stiff).

3. 3

   Turn dough out onto prepared cookie sheet and shape into a 4- X 6-inch rectangle. (Hint: Use a straight edge, like a knife, to help form the sides.) Cover with plastic and refrigerate until firm, about 30 minutes.

4. 4

   Preheat oven to 375ºF.

5. 5

   Remove plastic wrap from dough and sprinkle with sugar. Cut dough in half lengthwise and cut each half into 12 sticks (to yield 24 sticks total); separate sticks, leaving a small amount of space in between each one. Bake about 10 to 12 minutes. Let stand on cookie sheet for 1 or 2 minutes and then remove to a wire rack to cook completely. Yields 2 cookies per serving.