Chocolate-Chip Christmas Balls

If you are having a Christmas party or simple making sweet treats for the family to enjoy make these low fat chocolate-chip cookies!  Visit diet.com for other low fat recipes!

Start to finish: 40 min.

Makes: 36 balls

8 tablesppons butter, softened

1/4 cup cream cheese, softened (2 ounces)

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1/8 teaspoon salt

1 egg

2 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 cup white whole-wheat flour

1 12-ounce package miniature semi-sweet chocolate chips

1 cup confectioners’ sugar

2-3 teaspoons fat-free milk

Directions: Preheat oven to 350°F.  In a medium bowl, beat butter and cream cheese with an electric mixer for 30 seconds.  Add sugar and salt.  Mix until combined.  Beat in egg and 2 teaspoons vanilla.  Beat in flours  Stir in chocolate chips.  shape dough into 1 1/2-inch balls.  Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheet.  Bake for 15 minutes, until bottoms are golden.  Transfer to a wire rack and let cool.

Meanwhile, combine confectioners’ sugar and 1/2 teaspoon of milk at a time until icing reaches desired consistency.  Drizzle frosting over cooled cookies.

Nutrition facts per serving: 124 calories, 1 g protein, 17 g carbohydrates, 6 g fat (3 g saturated), 1 g fiber

source: fitnessmagazine