Diabetics Cookie Mania
published by Andrew Dillon on Aug 3, 2007
At one time of day it used to be the case that food for diabetics was on the whole bland and tasteless and that diabetics had to miss out on such delights as chocolate, cakes, cookies relishes, savory dishes and much more besides. But that is not the case today. You will find that these recipes tickle the taste buds.
DATE COOKIES
Ingredients
2/3 c. cold water
3/4 c. oleo
1 c. chopped dates
1 egg
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tbsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 tbsp. sweetener
1 tbsp. water
1 c. flour
Methods
Cook cold water, oleo and dates for 3 to 4 minutes and cool.
Mix all ingredients.
Drop by teaspoons on greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees for 12 minutes or until done.
SUGARLESS COOKIES
Ingredients
1 c. flour
1 1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt (opt.)
1/4 tsp. nutmeg
1 tsp. ground cloves
1 tsp. allspice
1 1/2 c. raisins
1 c. unsweetened apple sauce
1/2 c. oil
2 eggs
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts
1 c. quick (Mother’s) oats
Methods
Mix dry ingredients and add remaining ingredients to moisten.
Drop by teaspoonful onto greased cookie sheet.
Bake at 375 degrees for 12 minutes.
APPLESAUCE COOKIES
Ingredients
1 3/4 c. cake flour
1 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
1/2 tsp. cloves
1 tsp. baking powder
Salt (opt.)
1/2 c. butter
1 tbsp. Sweet Ten
1 egg
1 c. unsweetened apple sauce
1/2 c. raisins or nuts
1 c. All Bran
Methods
Mix ingredients.
Drop on cookie sheet.
Bake 20 minutes at 375 degrees.
HEALTH COOKIES
Ingredients
1 c. raisins
1/2 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. chopped apples
1 c. water
1/2 c. vegetable shortening
2 well beaten eggs
2 tsp. artificial sweetener (such as sweet n low)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. flour
3/4 c. chopped nuts
Methods
Boil raisins, dates, and apples in water for 3 minutes.
Add shortening to melt, then cool and add rest of ingredients with the nuts last.
Mix well.
Drop by teaspoons onto cookie sheet.
Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12 minutes.
Store in refrigerator in an airtight container.
MARY TYLER MOORE’S ALMOND MERINGUE COOKIES
Ingredients
4 egg whites
8 tsp. powdered skim milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. almond extract
1 tsp. liquid artificial sweetener
Cinnamon to taste
Methods
Beat egg whites until stiff.
Add skim milk powder.
Mix well.
Add extracts and sugar substitute.
Drop cookies by spoonfuls onto cookie sheet.
Bake at 275 degrees for 45 minutes.
Remove from cookie sheet and dust with cinnamon.
Yields 2 to 2 1/2 dozen.
One cookie equals 32 calories.
