Sugarless Apple Cookies
With no sugar added, the only sweetness in these cookies comes from
dates, apples and raisins.
Ingredients
3/4 C. chopped dates
1/2 C. finely chopped peeled apple
1/2 C. raisins
1/2 C. water
1 C. plus 1 Tbs. all-purpose flour
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
2 eggs
1 tsp. liquid sweetener
Directions
In a large saucepan, combine dates, apples, raisins and water. Bring to
a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cool.
Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt, if desired. Stir into
apple mixture and mix well. Combine eggs and sweetener; add to batter.
Drop by tablespoonfuls onto a nonstick baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees
for 10-12 minutes.
Yield: 2 dozen
Nutritional Analysis: One serving (prepared w/o added salt) equals: 54
calories, 24 mg sodium, 18 mg cholesterol, 18 gm carbohydrate, 1 gm
protein, 1 gm fat
Tip of the Day- Diabetic Tips
To replace powdered sugar in any dessert, use this simple recipe.
Ingredients
2 C. (500 mL) nonfat dry milk powder
2 C. (500 mL) cornstarch
1 C. (250 mL) granulated sugar replacement (equivalent of "Equal"
packets)
Directions
Combine all ingredients in food processor or blender. Whip until well
blended and powdered.
For what is it to die, but to stand in the sun and melt into the wind?
Kahlil Gibran
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