Moist Sugarless Apple Cookies
3/4 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup finely chopped peeled apple
1/2 cup raisins
1/2 cup water
1 cup plus 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt (optional)
2 eggs
1 teaspoon liquid sweetener
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 tablespoonsful onto a nonstick baking sheet. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes.
Yields 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
Diabetic Exchanges:1/2 starch 1/2 fruit
