FRUIT AND SPICE COOKIES
FRUIT AND SPICE COOKIES
2 cups dates
1 1/2 cups raisins
3 eggs (or 1/2 carton of Eggbeaters)
2 1/2 cups flour
1/2 pound oleo
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup sugar substitute + 2 heaping tsp. more sugar substitute
1/4 tsp. allspice
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 c. quick cooking oatmeal
1/3 c. oil
1/4 tsp. cloves
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
2 tsp. soda
2 tsp. Vanilla
1 tsp. Nutmeg
Mix together dates, raisins. Then add eggs. Let soak. Mix like pie crust: flour, oleo, sugar, sugar substitute. Use generous measures for spices:
Mix remaining ingredients together until well blended. Add fruit and egg mixture and blend. May also add 1/2 to 1 cup crushed, undrained pineapple, if desired. Drop from spoon on lightly greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 10 minutes. Makes about 5 dozen.
Diabetic Facts: Serving sizes for some carbohydrate foods (approximately 15 grams of carbohydrate)
sugar: 1 tablespoon
hamburger bun: 1/2 bun
sweet potato: 1/2 cup
ice cream (light): 1/2 cup
taco shells: 2 (6-inch size)
jam or jelly: 1 tablespoon
tortilla: 1 (6-inch size)
