Spiderweb Cookies

RECIPE

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray baking sheets with nonfat cooking spray.
Lightly spoon the flour into a dry measuring cup. Level with a knife.
Combine flour, cocoa, baking soda, and salt( optional). Stir well with a whisk.
Place shortening in a large mixing bowl, beat at medium speed until light and fluffy.
Gradually add the sugar, 1 tablespoon at a time. Continue to beat until well blended.
Add vanilla and egg white, beat well.
Add flour mixture, beat until well blended.
Turn the dough out onto onto wax paper. Shape into a 6-inch log. Wrap the log in the wax paper and freeze for 2 hours or until very firm.
Cut log into 24 (1/4 inch slices). Place the cookie slices onto the baking sheets.
Bake for 10 minutes or until set. Cool on a wire rack.
Use frosting to create a spider web on the front of cookie. Draw 3 concentric circles on each cookie. (The frosting spreads well if added to a warm cookie). Take a toothpick and pull through the frosting circles to create a web.