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Wednesday, October 18, 2017

Cookies

Who doesn't love freshly baked cookies?! Here are six yummy cookie recipes to help you through the day, including Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies and Pumpkin Polka Dot Cookies. Enjoy!

GOLDEN PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Yield: 40 cookies

Source: "The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan"

Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/60.shtml

Print: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/787.shtml

Ingredients

1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour

3/4 cup oat flour

Sugar substitute equal to 1/4 cup sugar

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

2/3 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons margarine or butter

3/4 cup light brown sugar

1/4 cup fat-free egg substitute

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine the flours, sugar substitute, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl and stir to mix well. Set aside.

Combine the peanut butter, margarine, and brown sugar in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer to mix well. Beat in the egg substitute, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Add the flour mixture to the peanut butter mixture and beat to mix well.

Shape level teaspoonfuls of the dough into balls and arrange 1-1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten each cookie to 1/4 -inch thickness by crisscrossing with the tines of a fork. Dip the tines of the fork lightly in sugar between each cookie if desired.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the bottoms of the cookies are golden brown. Remove the cookies and let sit for 2 minutes. Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving (per cookie): Calories: 77, Carbohydrate: 9 g, Cholesterol: 0 mg, Fat: 4 g, Saturated Fat: 0.7 g, Fiber: 0.9 g, Protein: 2 g, Sodium: 82 mg, Calcium: 14 mg, Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Fat

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Source: Splenda

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1083.shtml

Yield: Makes about 4 dozen cookies

Serving size: 1 cookie

Ingredients



2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

1/3 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

2 cups (12-ounce package)

Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

Directions

Preheat oven to 375F.

Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, sugar blend, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 110; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 85 mg; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Carbohydrates: 13 g

CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1077.shtml

Yield: 40 cookies

Serving size: 1 cookie

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 1/4 cups rolled oats

6 tablespoons cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons trans-free margarine, softened

1/2 cup SPLENDA Sugar Blend

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine flour, oats, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.

In bowl of electric mixer, beat margarine and SPLENDA Sugar Blend on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes, or until light and aerated. Beat in eggs for 1 minute, or until light. Beat in vanilla and almond extract. Stir in dry ingredients.

Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto lightly greased baking sheets and flatten each with the back of a fork dipped in water.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or just until puffed and no longer shiny on top. Cool on sheets 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 50; Calories from Fat: 20; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 55 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g

PUMPKIN POLKA DOT COOKIES

This recipe begins, “Chocolate chips enhance the flavor of the pumpkin and spices in these easy to make drop cookies.”

Recipe Yield: Makes about 4 dozen. Serving size: 1 cookie

View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/pumpkin-polka-dot-cookies

Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/pumpkin-polka-dot-cookies/print/

Ingredients

1/2 cup stick butter, softened

1-1/4 cups Equal Spoonful*

3 tablespoons light molasses

1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)

1 egg

1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla

1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

* May substitute 30 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

Beat butter, Equal and molasses until well combined.Mix in pumpkin, egg and vanilla until blended.

Gradually stir in combined flour, baking powder, spices, baking soda and salt until well blended. Stir in chocolate chips.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto sprayed baking sheets.

Bake in preheated 350F oven 11 to 13 minutes or until light golden brown.

Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.

Store in airtight containers at room temperature.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 57; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 51 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

ALMOST SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Yield: 2 dozen cookies (24 servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml

View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/512.shtml

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup corn or canola oil

1 large egg

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a cookie sheet with non-stick pan spray.

Combine all the ingredients and 1/4 cup water in a large bowl to form a soft dough. Refrigerate the dough 1 hour to chill. Roll or pat out 1/4 inch thick on a floured board.

Cut 2-inch rounds and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are a light golden brown. Cool and store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 26 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Fat

CHOCOLATE ALMOND MERINGUES

This recipe begins, “These can be frozen.”

Yield: About 2 1/2 dozen

Serving size: 1 meringue cookie

Source: MealLeaniYUMM!

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/260.shtml

Ingredients

1/2 cup sugar, divided

1/4 cup ground almonds

1 tbsp. unsweetened cocoa

1 tsp. cornstarch

2 egg whites

1/8 tsp. cream of tartar

1/2 tsp. vanilla (or 1/4 tsp. almond extract)

Directions

Preheat oven to 250 degrees F. Spray a foil-lined baking sheet with non-stick spray. In a small bowl, mix 2 tbsp. of the sugar with almonds, cocoa and cornstarch. In a stainless or glass bowl, beat egg whites with an electric mixer until frothy. Add cream of tartar and beat on high speed until soft peaks form. Gradually add flavoring and remaining sugar. Beat until stiff and shiny. Gently fold cocoa mixture into meringue.

Drop cookie mixture from a teaspoon onto the baking sheet to form small mounds. Leave about 2 inches between each mound. (Mixture could also be piped through a large pastry bag fitted with a large star tube.) Bake at 250 degrees F for 40 minutes. Cookies should be dry and slightly browned. Cool completely. Store in a tightly covered container.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 18; Protein: trace g; Fat: 0.3 g; Sodium: 7 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Carbohydrates: 4 g; Exchanges: 1/4 Bread/Starch

Wednesday, August 30, 2017

Cookies!

Who doesn't love freshly baked cookies?

Unfortunately, cookies are one of those yummy treats that so many of us have may have thought were off-limits for diabetics. But these six recipes prove otherwise! This batch includes Gingersnaps (one of my favorites) and Chocolate Oatmeal Cookies, as well as four others. See if you can find your favorite among today's offerings. Enjoy!

RASPBERRY-ALMOND COOKIES

This recipe begins, “A bar-style cookie that's easy to make. Filled with rich, flavorful raspberry spreadable fruit, this is sure to become a favorite.”

Yield: 24 servings

Source: Equal

View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1127.shtml

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*

1/8 teaspoon salt

8 tablespoons cold stick butter or margarine, cut into pieces

1 egg

2 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1 jar (10 ounces) seedless raspberry spreadable fruit

3 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds

* May substitute 12 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

Combine flour, Equal and salt in medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in egg, water and lemon peel. Mixture will be crumbly.

Press mixture evenly onto bottom of well-sprayed 8 x 8-inch square baking pan. Bake in preheated 350°F oven 12 to 15 minutes or until edges of crust are lightly browned.

Remove pan from oven and spread raspberry fruit over top. Sprinkle with almonds. Return to oven, and bake an additional 10 to 12 minutes or until raspberry fruit is bubbly. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into bars.

Store in airtight containers at room temperature.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 86; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 16 mg; Cholesterol: 19 mg; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat

APPLE OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

Yield: 4 dozen cookies

Serving size: 1 cookie

Print Friendly: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/bin/print.cgi?ID=1254

View recipe with photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1254.shtml

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups Equal Spoonful or Granulated *

1 cup unsweetened applesauce **

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

6 tablespoons stick butter, softened

1 egg

1/3 cup 2% milk

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

1-1/2 cups quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked

1 cup raisins

*May substitute 30 packets Equal sweetener

** Apple butter may be substituted for the unsweetened applesauce for a slightly spicier version.

Directions

Combine Equal, applesauce, brown sugar, butter, egg, milk and vanilla. Mix with electric mixer until well blended.

Stir in combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Gradually mix in oats and raisins until well combined.

Drop by tablespoonfuls onto sprayed baking sheets.

Bake in preheated 350F oven 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden in color. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.

Store in airtight containers at room temperature.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 63; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 43 mg; Cholesterol: 8 mg; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat

GINGERSNAPS

This recipe begins, “Enjoy the aroma of these heavily spiced ginger cookies while they bake. For best results, allow to cool for a few hours in the fridge.”

Source: Splenda

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1154.shtml

Yield: 36 servings

Serving Size: 2 cookies

Ingredients

2/3 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

3/4 cup sugar

2/3 cup unsalted butter

1/3 cup molasses*

2 tablespoons canola oil

1/4 cup egg substitute

3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

8 teaspoons ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

2 teaspoons cinnamon

*Use Robust Molasses for a more robust molasses flavor.

**Cookie Dough can also be rolled out and cut into circles or shapes.

Directions

Mix Splenda Granulated Sweetener, sugar, butter, molasses and oil together in a medium mixing bowl. Mix on medium speed until creamy. Scrape sides of the bowl. Add egg and mix well. Add remaining ingredients and mix until blended.

Divide dough in half. Roll into logs approx. 1 1/2 inches wide and 14 inches long. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours or freeze for 1 1/2 hours or until firm.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil cookie sheets.

Slice cookies approx. 1/4 inch thick.

** Place on prepared sheets.

Bake 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 110; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 4.5 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g

PUMPKIN POLKA DOT COOKIES

This recipe begins, “Chocolate chips enhance the flavor of the pumpkin and spices in these easy to make drop cookies.”

Recipe Yield: Makes about 4 dozen. Serving size: 1 cookie

View online with photo: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/pumpkin-polka-dot-cookies

Print version: https://diabeticgourmet.com/diabetic-recipes/pumpkin-polka-dot-cookies/print/

Ingredients

1/2 cup stick butter, softened

1-1/4 cups Equal Spoonful*

3 tablespoons light molasses

1 cup pumpkin puree (canned or homemade)

1 egg

1-1/2 teaspoons vanilla

1-2/3 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1-1/4 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/2 teaspoon ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 cup mini semi-sweet chocolate chips

* May substitute 30 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

Beat butter, Equal and molasses until well combined.Mix in pumpkin, egg and vanilla until blended.

Gradually stir in combined flour, baking powder, spices, baking soda and salt until well blended. Stir in chocolate chips.

Drop by teaspoonfuls onto sprayed baking sheets.

Bake in preheated 350F oven 11 to 13 minutes or until light golden brown.

Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.

Store in airtight containers at room temperature.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 57; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 51 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Protein: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Source: Splenda

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1083.shtml

Yield: Makes about 4 dozen cookies

Serving size: 1 cookie

Ingredients



2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

1/3 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

2 cups (12-ounce package)

Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

Directions

Preheat oven to 375F.

Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, sugar blend, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 110; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 85 mg; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Carbohydrates: 13 g

CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1077.shtml

Yield: 40 cookies

Serving size: 1 cookie

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 1/4 cups rolled oats

6 tablespoons cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons trans-free margarine, softened

1/2 cup SPLENDA Sugar Blend

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine flour, oats, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.

In bowl of electric mixer, beat margarine and SPLENDA Sugar Blend on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes, or until light and aerated. Beat in eggs for 1 minute, or until light. Beat in vanilla and almond extract. Stir in dry ingredients.

Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto lightly greased baking sheets and flatten each with the back of a fork dipped in water.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or just until puffed and no longer shiny on top. Cool on sheets 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 50; Calories from Fat: 20; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 55 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g

Saturday, August 5, 2017

Cookies!

We all crave something just a little snacky once in a while. Just because you or a loved one is diabetic doesn't mean that you have to forgo those snacky items (in moderation, of course). Here are six yummy diabetic cookie recipes to help you through the rest of the weekend (or any time), including Chocolate Dunk Cookies and Golden Peanut Butter Cookies. Enjoy!

ORANGE CRANBERRY COOKIES

Found at Diabetic Gourmet's site; the recipe is at http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/945.shtml. It yields 24 cookies, and starts by stating, "Two favorite Fall flavors - cranberry and orange - combined in an easy to make drop cookie."

Ingredients

1/4 cup stick butter, softened

1 egg

3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted

1/4 cup quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked

1/3 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

Dash salt

1 teaspoon grated orange peel

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

*May substitute 8 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

Beat butter in a medium bowl. Beat in egg and orange juice concentrate.

Mix combined flour, oats, Equal, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and orange peel into creamed mixture until blended. Stir in dried cranberries and chopped walnuts.

Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake in preheated 375° F oven 8 to 10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.

Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 65; Protein: 1 g; Sodium: 17 mg; Cholesterol: 14 mg; Fat: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

ALMOST SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Yield: 2 dozen cookies (24 servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml

View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/512.shtml

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup corn or canola oil

1 large egg

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a cookie sheet with non-stick pan spray.

Combine all the ingredients and 1/4 cup water in a large bowl to form a soft dough. Refrigerate the dough 1 hour to chill. Roll or pat out 1/4 inch thick on a floured board.

Cut 2-inch rounds and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are a light golden brown. Cool and store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 26 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Fat

GOLDEN PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Yield: 40 cookies

Serving size: 1 cookie

Print version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/bin/print.cgi?ID=787

Online version: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/787.shtml

Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan

Ingredients

1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour

3/4 cup oat flour

Sugar substitute equal to 1/4 cup sugar

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

2/3 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons margarine or butter

3/4 cup light brown sugar

1/4 cup fat-free egg substitute

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine the flours, sugar substitute, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl and stir to mix well. Set aside.

Combine the peanut butter, margarine, and brown sugar in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer to mix well. Beat in the egg substitute, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.

Add the flour mixture to the peanut butter mixture and beat to mix well.

Shape level teaspoonfuls of the dough into balls and arrange 1-1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. Flatten each cookie to 1/4 -inch thickness by crisscrossing with the tines of a fork. Dip the tines of the fork lightly in sugar between each cookie if desired.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the bottoms of the cookies are golden brown. Remove the cookies and let sit for 2 minutes. Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 77; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 82 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 0.7 g; Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Fat

PEANUT BUTTER CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Yield: 40 cookies

Source: The Best Diabetes Cookbook

Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/25.shtml

Ingredients

1/2 cup brown sugar

1/3 cup granulated sugar

1/3 cup peanut butter

1/3 cup 2% milk

1/4 cup soft margarine

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla

1/2 cup all-purpose flour

1/3 cup whole wheat flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/3 cup chocolate chips

1/4 cup raisins

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray baking sheets with nonstick vegetable spray.

In large bowl or food processor, beat together brown and granulated sugars, peanut butter, milk, margarine, egg and vanilla until well blended.

Combine all-purpose and whole what flours and baking soda; add to bowl and mix just until incorporated. Do not overmix. Stir in chocolate chips and raisins.

Drop by heaping teaspoonfuls 2 inches apart onto baking sheets. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes or until browned.

Nutritional Facts Per Serving:

Calories: 70, Carbohydrate: 10 g, Fiber: 1 g, Protein: 1 g, Fat: 3 g, Sodium: 51 mg, Cholesterol: 6 mg Diabetic Exchanges: 2/3 Other Carbohydrate, 1/2 Fat

CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES

Yield: 40 cookies; Serving size: 1 cookie

Source: Splenda

View Online with Photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1077.shtml

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1-1/4 cups rolled oats

6 tablespoons cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons trans-free margarine, softened

1/2 cup Splenda Sugar Blend

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine flour, oats, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.

In bowl of electric mixer, beat margarine and Splenda Sugar Blend on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes, or until light and aerated. Beat in eggs for 1 minute, or until light. Beat in vanilla and almond extract. Stir in dry ingredients.

Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto lightly greased baking sheets and flatten each with the back of a fork dipped in water.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or just until puffed and no longer shiny on top. Cool on sheets 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 50; Calories from Fat: 20; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 55 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g

CHOCOLATE DUNK COOKIES

Yield: 36 servings; Serving size: 1 cookie

Source: Splenda

Find at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1042.shtml

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 squares Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided

3/4 cup(1 1/2 sticks) margarine, softened

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon thawed Cool Whip Sugar Free Whipped Topping

1 teaspoon warm water

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside. Chop 2 of the chocolate squares.

Beat margarine, brown sugar and Splenda Granulated Sweetener in large bowl with mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Blend in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chopped chocolate.

Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake cookies 11 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets one minute; remove and place on wire racks. Cool completely.

Melt remaining 2 chocolate squares as directed on package. Stir in cool whip and water. Dip half of each cookie into melted chocolate; let stand until firm.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Calories from Fat: 45; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 90 mg; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 10g

Tuesday, July 11, 2017

Cookies

Really, who doesn't love cookies? And yet, if you or a loved one are diabetic, you can't grab or bake up any old cookie. Here are six cookie recipes that are baked specifically with the diabetic's needs in mind, but are yummy enough that you'll want to eat them, including Peanut Butter Cookie Bites and Chocolate Dunk Cookies! Enjoy!

ORANGE CRANBERRY COOKIES

Found at Diabetic Gourmet's site; the recipe is at http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/945.shtml. It yields 24 cookies, and starts by stating, "Two favorite Fall flavors - cranberry and orange - combined in an easy to make drop cookie."

Ingredients

1/4 cup stick butter, softened

1 egg

3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted

1/4 cup quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked

1/3 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

Dash salt

1 teaspoon grated orange peel

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

*May substitute 8 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

Beat butter in a medium bowl. Beat in egg and orange juice concentrate.

Mix combined flour, oats, Equal, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and orange peel into creamed mixture until blended. Stir in dried cranberries and chopped walnuts.

Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake in preheated 375° F oven 8 to 10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.

Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 65; Protein: 1 g; Sodium: 17 mg; Cholesterol: 14 mg; Fat: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

ALMOST SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Yield: 2 dozen cookies (24 servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml

View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/512.shtml

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup corn or canola oil

1 large egg

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a cookie sheet with non-stick pan spray.

Combine all the ingredients and 1/4 cup water in a large bowl to form a soft dough. Refrigerate the dough 1 hour to chill. Roll or pat out 1/4 inch thick on a floured board.

Cut 2-inch rounds and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are a light golden brown. Cool and store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 26 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Fat

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE BITES

Can be found online at http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1046.shtml

Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

1/4 cup margarine, softened

1 cup creamy style peanut butter

1/4 cup egg substitute

2 tablespoons honey

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Beat margarine and peanut butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until creamy, approximately 1 minute.

Add egg substitute, honey and vanilla. Beat on high speed for approximately 1 1/2 minutes. Add SPLENDA Granulated Sweetener and beat on medium speed until well blended, approximately 30 seconds.

Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small mixing bowl. Slowly add flour mixture to peanut butter mixture, beating on low speed until well-blended, about 1 1/2 minutes. Mixture may be crumbly.

Roll level tablespoons of dough into balls and drop onto a lightly oiled or parchment lined sheet pan, two inches apart. Flatten each ball with a fork, pressing a crisscross pattern into each cookie. Bake 7-9 minutes or until light brown around the edges. Cool on wire rack.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 120; Calories from Fat: 70; Protein: 4 g; Sodium: 150 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Fat: 8 g; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 10 g

SUGAR-FREE OATMEAL COOKIES

This recipe yields 15 servings, and can be found online at http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1118.shtml

Ingredients

3 banana (ripe)

1/3 cup margarine

2 cups quick-cooking oats (uncooked)

1/4 cup skim milk

1/2 cup raisins

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Put the margarine in a small saucepan. Melt it on low heat.

Put all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Mix really well. Let the mix stand for about 5 minutes, until the oats are wet.

Lightly grease the cookie sheet. For each cookie, spoon out about 1 tablespoon of dough and drop it onto the greased cookie sheet. Bake the cookies for 15 to 20 minutes.

Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for about 1 minute. Move the cookies to wire racks or a towel. Let them cool completely.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 110; Protein: 2 g; Sodium: 35 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Fat: 5 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g

CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES

Yield: 40 cookies; Serving size: 1 cookie

Source: Splenda

View Online with Photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1077.shtml

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1-1/4 cups rolled oats

6 tablespoons cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons trans-free margarine, softened

1/2 cup Splenda Sugar Blend

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine flour, oats, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.

In bowl of electric mixer, beat margarine and Splenda Sugar Blend on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes, or until light and aerated. Beat in eggs for 1 minute, or until light. Beat in vanilla and almond extract. Stir in dry ingredients.

Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto lightly greased baking sheets and flatten each with the back of a fork dipped in water.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or just until puffed and no longer shiny on top. Cool on sheets 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 50; Calories from Fat: 20; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 55 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g

CHOCOLATE DUNK COOKIES

Yield: 36 servings; Serving size: 1 cookie

Source: Splenda

Find at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1042.shtml

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 squares Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided

3/4 cup(1 1/2 sticks) margarine, softened

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon thawed Cool Whip Sugar Free Whipped Topping

1 teaspoon warm water

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside. Chop 2 of the chocolate squares.

Beat margarine, brown sugar and Splenda Granulated Sweetener in large bowl with mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Blend in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chopped chocolate.

Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake cookies 11 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets one minute; remove and place on wire racks. Cool completely.

Melt remaining 2 chocolate squares as directed on package. Stir in cool whip and water. Dip half of each cookie into melted chocolate; let stand until firm.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Calories from Fat: 45; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 90 mg; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 10g

Thursday, January 26, 2017

Cookies!

Homemade cookies! Yum! Here are six cookie recipes to try out. Enjoy!

RASPBERRY-ALMOND COOKIES

This recipe begins, “A bar-style cookie that's easy to make. Filled with rich, flavorful raspberry spreadable fruit, this is sure to become a favorite.”

Yield: 24 servings

Source: Equal

View online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1127.shtml

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*

1/8 teaspoon salt

8 tablespoons cold stick butter or margarine, cut into pieces

1 egg

2 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon grated lemon peel

1 jar (10 ounces) seedless raspberry spreadable fruit

3 tablespoons toasted sliced almonds

* May substitute 12 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

Combine flour, Equal and salt in medium bowl. Cut in butter with pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.

Stir in egg, water and lemon peel. Mixture will be crumbly.

Press mixture evenly onto bottom of well-sprayed 8 x 8-inch square baking pan. Bake in preheated 350°F oven 12 to 15 minutes or until edges of crust are lightly browned.

Remove pan from oven and spread raspberry fruit over top. Sprinkle with almonds. Return to oven, and bake an additional 10 to 12 minutes or until raspberry fruit is bubbly. Cool completely on wire rack. Cut into bars.

Store in airtight containers at room temperature.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 86; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 16 mg; Cholesterol: 19 mg; Carbohydrates: 12 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1/2 fat

APPLE OATMEAL RAISIN COOKIES

Yield: 4 dozen cookies

Serving size: 1 cookie

Print Friendly: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/bin/print.cgi?ID=1254

View recipe with photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1254.shtml

Ingredients

1-1/4 cups Equal Spoonful or Granulated *

1 cup unsweetened applesauce **

1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar

6 tablespoons stick butter, softened

1 egg

1/3 cup 2% milk

2 teaspoons vanilla

2 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

1/4 teaspoon salt

1-1/2 cups quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked

1 cup raisins

*May substitute 30 packets Equal sweetener

** Apple butter may be substituted for the unsweetened applesauce for a slightly spicier version.

Directions

Combine Equal, applesauce, brown sugar, butter, egg, milk and vanilla. Mix with electric mixer until well blended.

Stir in combined flour, baking soda, cinnamon, nutmeg and salt. Gradually mix in oats and raisins until well combined.

Drop by tablespoonfuls onto sprayed baking sheets.

Bake in preheated 350F oven 10 to 12 minutes or until light golden in color. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.

Store in airtight containers at room temperature.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 63; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 43 mg; Cholesterol: 8 mg; Carbohydrates: 11 g; Exchanges: 1 starch, 1 fat

CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES

Source: Splenda

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1083.shtml

Yield: Makes about 4 dozen cookies

Serving size: 1 cookie

Ingredients

2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon salt

1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened

1/3 cup Splenda Sugar Blend for Baking

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

2 large eggs

2 cups (12-ounce package)

Nestle Toll House Semi-Sweet Chocolate Morsels

Directions

Preheat oven to 375F.

Combine flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Beat butter, sugar blend, brown sugar and vanilla extract in large mixer bowl until creamy. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in morsels. Drop by rounded tablespoon onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake 9 to 11 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on baking sheets 2 minutes; remove to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 110; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 7 g; Sodium: 85 mg; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Carbohydrates: 13 g

CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1077.shtml

Yield: 40 cookies

Serving size: 1 cookie

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 1/4 cups rolled oats

6 tablespoons cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons trans-free margarine, softened

1/2 cup SPLENDA Sugar Blend

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine flour, oats, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.

In bowl of electric mixer, beat margarine and SPLENDA Sugar Blend on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes, or until light and aerated. Beat in eggs for 1 minute, or until light. Beat in vanilla and almond extract. Stir in dry ingredients.

Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto lightly greased baking sheets and flatten each with the back of a fork dipped in water.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or just until puffed and no longer shiny on top. Cool on sheets 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 50; Calories from Fat: 20; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 55 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g

GINGERSNAPS

This recipe begins, “Enjoy the aroma of these heavily spiced ginger cookies while they bake. For best results, allow to cool for a few hours in the fridge.”

Source: Splenda

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1154.shtml

Yield: 36 servings

Serving Size: 2 cookies

Ingredients

2/3 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

3/4 cup sugar

2/3 cup unsalted butter

1/3 cup molasses*

2 tablespoons canola oil

1/4 cup egg substitute

3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

8 teaspoons ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

2 teaspoons cinnamon

*Use Robust Molasses for a more robust molasses flavor.

**Cookie Dough can also be rolled out and cut into circles or shapes.

Directions

Mix Splenda Granulated Sweetener, sugar, butter, molasses and oil together in a medium mixing bowl. Mix on medium speed until creamy. Scrape sides of the bowl. Add egg and mix well. Add remaining ingredients and mix until blended.

Divide dough in half. Roll into logs approx. 1 1/2 inches wide and 14 inches long. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours or freeze for 1 1/2 hours or until firm.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil cookie sheets.

Slice cookies approx. 1/4 inch thick.

** Place on prepared sheets.

Bake 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 110; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 4.5 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g

HAZELNUT BISCOTTI

This recipe begins, “A combination of chopped hazelnuts and hazelnut syrup is used to make these scrumptious biscotti. They'll keep fresh for 5 days making them ideal gifts.”

Source: Splenda

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1155.shtml

Yield: 48 servings

Serving size: 1 biscotti

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts

1/2 cup canola oil

2/3 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

3 tablespoons white granulated sugar

2 eggs

3 tablespoons sugar free hazelnut syrup

2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/3 cup nonfat dry milk

2 tablespoons Mini Chocolate Chips, melted (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a cookie sheet or jellyroll pan with baking spray and set aside.

Spread hazelnuts in a shallow pan and toast in preheated 350 degrees F oven for 7-10 minutes. Remove hazelnuts from the oven and cool.

Mix the oil, Splenda Granulated Sweetener and sugar together in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add hazelnut syrup and mix well. Set aside.

Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and nonfat dry milk in a medium mixing bowl.

Pour the flour mixture into the oil and egg mixture and stir until blended. Add hazelnuts and mix until just blended. Refrigerate dough 1 hour or until stiff.

Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a log approximately 3 1/2 inches wide by 12 inches long. Place the logs on the prepared sheet 2 inches apart.

Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 20-25 minutes.

Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes. Cut the loaves with a sharp knife into 48 slices, approximately 1/2 inch wide. Cool completely.

If desired, lay slices on their sides and drizzle with melted chocolate chips.

Store in airtight containers. Cookies will stay fresh up to 5 days.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 60; Calories from Fat: 30; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 3.5 g; Sodium: 30 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g

Thursday, January 28, 2016

Cookies!

Frequently, when I've posted several articles here, they've been from Diabetic Gourmet Magazine's e-newsletter. Subscription to the Diabetic Newsletter is free, and well worth subscribing to. (And no, I haven't been compensated for writing that. I just figured that anyone wanting information on living well with diabetes might find Diabetic Gourmet helpful.)

And now for today's six recipes. Enjoy!

ORANGE CRANBERRY COOKIES

Found at Diabetic Gourmet's site; the recipe is at http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/945.shtml. It yields 24 cookies, and starts by stating, "Two favorite Fall flavors - cranberry and orange - combined in an easy to make drop cookie."

Ingredients

1/4 cup stick butter, softened

1 egg

3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted

1/4 cup quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked

1/3 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

Dash salt

1 teaspoon grated orange peel

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

*May substitute 8 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

Beat butter in a medium bowl. Beat in egg and orange juice concentrate.

Mix combined flour, oats, Equal, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and orange peel into creamed mixture until blended. Stir in dried cranberries and chopped walnuts.

Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake in preheated 375° F oven 8 to 10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.

Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 65; Protein: 1 g; Sodium: 17 mg; Cholesterol: 14 mg; Fat: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

ALMOST SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Yield: 2 dozen cookies (24 servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml

View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/512.shtml

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup corn or canola oil

1 large egg

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a cookie sheet with non-stick pan spray.

Combine all the ingredients and 1/4 cup water in a large bowl to form a soft dough. Refrigerate the dough 1 hour to chill. Roll or pat out 1/4 inch thick on a floured board.

Cut 2-inch rounds and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are a light golden brown. Cool and store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 26 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Fat

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE BITES

Can be found online at http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1046.shtml

Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

1/4 cup margarine, softened

1 cup creamy style peanut butter

1/4 cup egg substitute

2 tablespoons honey

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Beat margarine and peanut butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until creamy, approximately 1 minute.

Add egg substitute, honey and vanilla. Beat on high speed for approximately 1 1/2 minutes. Add SPLENDA Granulated Sweetener and beat on medium speed until well blended, approximately 30 seconds.

Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small mixing bowl. Slowly add flour mixture to peanut butter mixture, beating on low speed until well-blended, about 1 1/2 minutes. Mixture may be crumbly.

Roll level tablespoons of dough into balls and drop onto a lightly oiled or parchment lined sheet pan, two inches apart. Flatten each ball with a fork, pressing a crisscross pattern into each cookie. Bake 7-9 minutes or until light brown around the edges. Cool on wire rack.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 120; Calories from Fat: 70; Protein: 4 g; Sodium: 150 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Fat: 8 g; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 10 g

SUGAR-FREE OATMEAL COOOKIES

This recipe yields 15 servings, and can be found online at http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1118.shtml

Ingredients

3 banana (ripe)

1/3 cup margarine

2 cups quick-cooking oats (uncooked)

1/4 cup skim milk

1/2 cup raisins

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Put the margarine in a small saucepan. Melt it on low heat.

Put all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Mix really well. Let the mix stand for about 5 minutes, until the oats are wet.

Lightly grease the cookie sheet. For each cookie, spoon out about 1 tablespoon of dough and drop it onto the greased cookie sheet. Bake the cookies for 15 to 20 minutes.

Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for about 1 minute. Move the cookies to wire racks or a towel. Let them cool completely.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 110; Protein: 2 g; Sodium: 35 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Fat: 5 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g

CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES

Yield: 40 cookies; Serving size: 1 cookie

Source: Splenda

View Online with Photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1077.shtml

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1-1/4 cups rolled oats

6 tablespoons cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons trans-free margarine, softened

1/2 cup Splenda Sugar Blend

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine flour, oats, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.

In bowl of electric mixer, beat margarine and Splenda Sugar Blend on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes, or until light and aerated. Beat in eggs for 1 minute, or until light. Beat in vanilla and almond extract. Stir in dry ingredients.

Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto lightly greased baking sheets and flatten each with the back of a fork dipped in water.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or just until puffed and no longer shiny on top. Cool on sheets 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 50; Calories from Fat: 20; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 55 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g

CHOCOLATE DUNK COOKIES

Yield: 36 servings; Serving size: 1 cookie

Source: Splenda

Find at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1042.shtml

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 squares Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided

3/4 cup(1 1/2 sticks) margarine, softened

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon thawed Cool Whip Sugar Free Whipped Topping

1 teaspoon warm water

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside. Chop 2 of the chocolate squares.

Beat margarine, brown sugar and Splenda Granulated Sweetener in large bowl with mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Blend in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chopped chocolate.

Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake cookies 11 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets one minute; remove and place on wire racks. Cool completely.

Melt remaining 2 chocolate squares as directed on package. Stir in cool whip and water. Dip half of each cookie into melted chocolate; let stand until firm.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Calories from Fat: 45; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 90 mg; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 10g

Wednesday, December 16, 2015

More Cookies!

I know, I just posted cookies on Friday, but there were a few more to post. Enjoy!

HAZELNUT BISCOTTI

This recipe begins, “A combination of chopped hazelnuts and hazelnut syrup is used to make these scrumptious biscotti. They'll keep fresh for 5 days making them ideal gifts.

Yield: 48 servings

Serving size: 1 biscotti

View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1155.shtml

Ingredients

1/2 cup chopped hazelnuts

1/2 cup canola oil

2/3 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

3 tablespoons white granulated sugar

2 eggs

3 tablespoons sugar free hazelnut syrup

2 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/3 cup nonfat dry milk

2 tablespoons Mini Chocolate Chips, melted (optional)

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray a cookie sheet or jellyroll pan with baking spray and set aside.

Spread hazelnuts in a shallow pan and toast in preheated 350 degrees F oven for 7-10 minutes. Remove hazelnuts from the oven and cool.

Mix the oil, Splenda Granulated Sweetener and sugar together in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Add hazelnut syrup and mix well. Set aside.

Mix flour, baking powder, baking soda, and nonfat dry milk in a medium mixing bowl.

Pour the flour mixture into the oil and egg mixture and stir until blended. Add hazelnuts and mix until just blended. Refrigerate dough 1 hour or until stiff.

Divide dough in half. Roll each half into a log approximately 3-1/2 inches wide by 12 inches long. Place the logs on the prepared sheet 2 inches apart.

Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven for 20-25 minutes.

Remove from oven and cool for 5 minutes. Cut the loaves with a sharp knife into 48 slices, approximately 1/2 inch wide. Cool completely.

If desired, lay slices on their sides and drizzle with melted chocolate chips.

Store in airtight containers. Cookies will stay fresh up to 5 days.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 60; Calories from Fat: 30; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 3.5 g; Sodium: 30 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 2 g; Carbohydrates: 6 g

GINGERBREAD MEN COOKIES

Yield: 30 servings

Serving Size: 1 (4-inch) gingerbread cookie

View recipe & photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1157.shtml

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

1 cup Splenda Brown Sugar Blend

1 large egg

1 large egg yolk

Directions

Mix together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and allspice into a medium bowl. Set aside.

Cream butter and Splenda Brown Sugar Blend in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in egg and egg yolk. Stir in dry ingredients and mix until dough forms. Shape dough into a disc, wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Using a 4-inch cookie cutter, cut dough and place on cookie sheet.

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes. Allow cookies to cool for 2 minutes, then remove from pan and let cool completely on rack.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 110; Calories from Fat: 45; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 65 mg; Cholesterol: 25 mg; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g

CHOCOLATE DUNK COOKIES

Yield: 36 servings

Serving size: 1 cookie

View recipe: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1042.shtml

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 squares Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided

3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) margarine, softened

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon thawed Cool Whip Sugar Free Whipped Topping

1 teaspoon warm water

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside. Chop 2 of the chocolate squares.

Beat margarine, brown sugar and Splenda Granulated Sweetener in large bowl with mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Blend in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chopped chocolate.

Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake cookies 11 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets one minute; remove and place on wire racks. Cool completely.

Melt remaining 2 chocolate squares as directed on package. Stir in Cool Whip and water. Dip half of each cookie into melted chocolate; let stand until firm.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Calories from Fat: 45; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 90 mg; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 10 g

SUGAR-FREE SUGAR COOKIES

Yield: 48 servings

Source: Splenda

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1161.shtml

Ingredients

3/4 cup unsalted butter

1/4 cup light butter

1 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

1 tablespoon vanilla

1/4 cup egg substitute

1/4 cup water

3/4 teaspoon vinegar (white or cider)

1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2 cups cake flour

1/4 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon baking powder

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil a cookie sheet and set aside.

Blend together butters, Splenda Granulated Sweetener and vanilla in a medium mixing bowl with an electric mixer, or by hand. Blend until butter is softened. Add egg substitute, water and vinegar. Mix briefly. Add flours, salt and baking powder. Mix on low speed, until dough is formed. Do not overmix.

Remove dough from bowl and place on a floured work surface. Divide dough in half. Pat each half into a circle and cover with plastic wrap. Refrigerate approx. 1 hour, allowing dough to chill.

Remove dough from refrigerator and roll out on a floured work surface to desired thickness, approx. 1/4 inch. Cut with cookie cutters. Place cookies on prepared sheet.

Bake in a preheated 350 degrees F oven 10-12 minutes or until lightly browned on the back. Cool on a wire rack.

Note: If you want to ice these cookies, use this sugar-free glaze recipe.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 60; Calories from Fat: 30; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 3.5 g; Sodium: 30 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g

SUGAR FREE CHRISTMAS COOKIES

Yield: 24 servings

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/525.shtml

Ingredients

1/2 cup shortening

3 tablespoons Equal ® sugar substitute

1 egg

Several drops of food coloring (optional)

2 1/2 cups cake flour

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup skim milk

2 tablespoons water

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Cream shortening. Add sweetener, egg, and food coloring (if desired); beat well.

In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients, add the milk, vanilla, and water. Put in flour mixture and stir well.

Chill dough 2 to 4 hours.

Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.

Roll out 1/8 inch thick and cut the cookies into desired shapes. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.

Cool. Store in air tight container.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 104; Protein: 3 g; Fat: 4.5 g; Sodium: 95 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Carbohydrates: 12 g

CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES

Yield: 40 cookies

Serving size: 1 cookie

Source: Splenda

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1077.shtml

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 1/4 cups rolled oats

6 tablespoons cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons trans-free margarine, softened

1/2 cup SPLENDA Sugar Blend

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine flour, oats, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.

In bowl of electric mixer, beat margarine and SPLENDA Sugar Blend on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes, or until light and aerated. Beat in eggs for 1 minute, or until light. Beat in vanilla and almond extract. Stir in dry ingredients.

Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto lightly greased baking sheets and flatten each with the back of a fork dipped in water.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or just until puffed and no longer shiny on top. Cool on sheets 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 50; Calories from Fat: 20; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 55 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g

Tuesday, November 10, 2015

Cookies!

Enjoy!

GOLDEN PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES

Yield: 40 cookies

Serving size: 1 cookie

Source: The Complete Diabetes Prevention Plan

View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/787.shtml

Ingredients

1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour

3/4 cup oat flour

Sugar substitute equal to 1/4 cup sugar

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

3/4 teaspoon baking powder

2/3 cup peanut butter

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons margarine or butter

3/4 cup light brown sugar

1/4 cup fat-free egg substitute

2 tablespoons pure maple syrup

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine the flours, sugar substitute, baking soda, and baking powder in a bowl and stir to mix well. Set aside.

Combine the peanut butter, margarine, and brown sugar in a large bowl and beat with an electric mixer to mix well.

Beat in the egg substitute, maple syrup, and vanilla extract.

Add the flour mixture to the peanut butter mixture and beat to mix well.

Shape level teaspoonfuls of the dough into balls and arrange 1-1/2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets.

Flatten each cookie to 1/4 -inch thickness by crisscrossing with the tines of a fork. Dip the tines of the fork lightly in sugar between each cookie if desired.

Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the bottoms of the cookies are golden brown. Remove the cookies and let sit for 2 minutes. Transfer the cookies to wire racks to cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 77; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 82 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg ; Saturated Fat: 0.7 g; Dietary Fiber: 0.9 g; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Carbohydrate, 1 Fat

GINGERBREAD MAN COOKIES

Yield: 54 servings

Serving Size: 1 cookie

Source: Splenda

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1153.shtml

Ingredients

6 cups all-purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

4 teaspoons ground ginger

4 teaspoons cinnamon

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cloves

1 cup unsalted butter, softened

1 cup SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

1 teaspoon salt

2 eggs

1 cup molasses

3 tablespoons water

Directions

Blend together flour, baking soda, baking powder, and spices in a large mixing bowl.

Cream butter, SPLENDA Granulated Sweetener and salt together in a large mixing bowl. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add the molasses and water. Stir well. Add the flour mixture and stir until well blended. Refrigerate dough 1-2 hours before rolling out and cutting into shapes.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Roll cookie dough out slightly less than 1/4 inch. Cut into desired shapes. Bake in preheated oven 8-10 minutes or until lightly browned on the bottom.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 100; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 4 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Cholesterol: 15 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g

CHRISTMAS GINGERBREAD MEN COOKIES

A second gingerbread men recipe

Yield: 30 servings

Serving Size: 1 (4-inch) gingerbread cookie

Source: Splenda

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1157.shtml

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

2 tablespoons ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature

1 cup Splenda Brown Sugar Blend

1 large egg

1 large egg yolk

Directions

Mix together flour, baking soda, salt, ginger, cinnamon and allspice into a medium bowl. Set aside.

Cream butter and Splenda Brown Sugar Blend in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in egg and egg yolk. Stir in dry ingredients and mix until dough forms. Shape dough into a disc, wrap, and refrigerate for 2 hours.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Line a cookie sheet with parchment paper.

Roll out dough to 1/4 inch thick on a lightly floured surface. Using a 4-inch cookie cutter, cut dough and place on cookie sheet.

Bake for 15 to 18 minutes. Allow cookies to cool for 2 minutes, then remove from pan and let cool completely on rack.

If you want to decorate with icing, use this sugarfree glaze recipe.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 110; Calories from Fat: 45; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 65 mg; Cholesterol: 25 mg; Saturated Fat: 3 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 13 g

CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES

Yield: 40 cookies

Serving size: 1 cookie

Source: Splenda

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1077.shtml

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1 1/4 cups rolled oats

6 tablespoons cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons trans-free margarine, softened

1/2 cup SPLENDA Sugar Blend

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine flour, oats, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.

In bowl of electric mixer, beat margarine and SPLENDA Sugar Blend on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes, or until light and aerated. Beat in eggs for 1 minute, or until light. Beat in vanilla and almond extract. Stir in dry ingredients.

Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto lightly greased baking sheets and flatten each with the back of a fork dipped in water.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or just until puffed and no longer shiny on top. Cool on sheets 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 50; Calories from Fat: 20; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 55 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g

GINGER SNAPS

This recipe begins, "Enjoy the aroma of these heavily spiced ginger cookies while they bake. For best results, allow to cool for a few hours in the fridge."

Yield: 36 servings

Serving Size: 2 cookies

Source: Splenda

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1154.shtml

Ingredients

2/3 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

3/4 cup sugar

2/3 cup unsalted butter

1/3 cup molasses*

2 tablespoons canola oil

1/4 cup egg substitute

3 1/4 cups all-purpose flour

2 teaspoons baking soda

8 teaspoons ground ginger

1/2 teaspoon ground cloves

2 teaspoons cinnamon

*Use Robust Molasses for a more robust molasses flavor.

**Cookie Dough can also be rolled out and cut into circles or shapes.

Directions

Mix Splenda Granulated Sweetener, sugar, butter, molasses and oil together in a medium mixing bowl. Mix on medium speed until creamy. Scrape sides of the bowl. Add egg and mix well. Add remaining ingredients and mix until blended.

Divide dough in half. Roll into logs approx. 1 1/2 inches wide and 14 inches long. Cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 3 hours or freeze for 1 1/2 hours or until firm.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly oil cookie sheets.

Slice cookies approx. 1/4 inch thick. ** Place on prepared sheets.

Bake 10-12 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 110; Protein: 2 g; Fat: 4.5 g; Sodium: 75 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 2 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 16 g

MOLASSES COOKIES

This recipe begins, "This whole grain cookie, with the rich flavor of dark molasses, goes great with a glass of cold milk."

Yield: 23 servings

Serving size: 3 cookies

Source: Splenda

Find this recipe at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1040.shtml

Ingredients

2 cups whole wheat pastry flour

1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda

1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon

1 teaspoon ground ginger

1/4 teaspoon ground allspice

1 pinch Pinch of salt

1/2 cup trans-free margarine

1/4 cup SPLENDA Brown Sugar Blend

1/4 cup dark molasses

1 egg white

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat several cookie sheets with non-stick cooking spray. On a sheet of waxed paper, combine flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, allspice, and salt. Stir with a fork to blend. Set aside.

In the bowl of an electric mixer, beat margarine until smooth. Add SPLENDA Brown Sugar Blend, molasses, and egg white. Mix slowly to incorporate, then beat until smooth. Gradually stir in the reserved flour mixture until well blended. Dough will be soft but not sticky.

Using your palms, roll dough into 3/4-inch balls (1 level teaspoon). Place, separated, on prepared pans. Use the back of a fork to press down on tops of cookies in an X, making a crosshatch pattern.

Bake for 8 minutes, or until edges are set. Let stand on the sheet for 5 minutes, then remove to a rack to cool. Continue until all the dough is baked.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 70; Calories from Fat: 25; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 3 g; Sodium: 130 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Saturated Fat: 0.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 11 g

Wednesday, September 30, 2015

Cookies! - Another Batch of Diabetic Treats

Another batch of diabetic cookies. Enjoy!

ORANGE CRANBERRY COOKIES

Found at Diabetic Gourmet's site; the recipe is at http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/945.shtml. It yields 24 cookies, and starts by stating, "Two favorite Fall flavors - cranberry and orange - combined in an easy to make drop cookie."

Ingredients

1/4 cup stick butter, softened

1 egg

3 tablespoons frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed

3/4 cup all-purpose flour, sifted

1/4 cup quick or old-fashioned oats, uncooked

1/3 cup Equal Spoonful or Granulated*

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar

Dash salt

1 teaspoon grated orange peel

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1/2 cup chopped walnuts

*May substitute 8 packets Equal sweetener

Directions

Beat butter in a medium bowl. Beat in egg and orange juice concentrate.

Mix combined flour, oats, Equal, baking soda, cream of tartar, salt and orange peel into creamed mixture until blended. Stir in dried cranberries and chopped walnuts.

Drop by teaspoons onto ungreased baking sheet. Bake in preheated 375° F oven 8 to 10 minutes or until bottoms are lightly browned. Remove from baking sheet and cool completely on wire rack.

Store in airtight container at room temperature.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 65; Protein: 1 g; Sodium: 17 mg; Cholesterol: 14 mg; Fat: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g; Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat

ALMOST SHORTBREAD COOKIES

Yield: 2 dozen cookies (24 servings)

Source: The New Family Cookbook for People with Diabetes

Book Info: http://diabeticgourmet.com/book_archive/details/26.shtml

View Online: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/512.shtml

Ingredients

2 cups all-purpose flour

1-1/2 teaspoons baking powder

1/2 cup corn or canola oil

1 large egg

2 tablespoons sugar

1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Prepare a cookie sheet with non-stick pan spray.

Combine all the ingredients and 1/4 cup water in a large bowl to form a soft dough. Refrigerate the dough 1 hour to chill. Roll or pat out 1/4 inch thick on a floured board.

Cut 2-inch rounds and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are a light golden brown. Cool and store in an airtight container.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 26 mg; Cholesterol: 9 mg; Carbohydrates: 9 g; Exchanges: 1/2 Starch, 1 Fat

PEANUT BUTTER COOKIE BITES

Can be found online at http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1046.shtml

Yield: 24 cookies

Ingredients

1/4 cup margarine, softened

1 cup creamy style peanut butter

1/4 cup egg substitute

2 tablespoons honey

1/2 teaspoon vanilla

1 cup SPLENDA No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 teaspoon salt

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Beat margarine and peanut butter in a large mixing bowl with an electric mixer until creamy, approximately 1 minute.

Add egg substitute, honey and vanilla. Beat on high speed for approximately 1 1/2 minutes. Add SPLENDA Granulated Sweetener and beat on medium speed until well blended, approximately 30 seconds.

Combine flour, baking soda and salt in a small mixing bowl. Slowly add flour mixture to peanut butter mixture, beating on low speed until well-blended, about 1 1/2 minutes. Mixture may be crumbly.

Roll level tablespoons of dough into balls and drop onto a lightly oiled or parchment lined sheet pan, two inches apart. Flatten each ball with a fork, pressing a crisscross pattern into each cookie. Bake 7-9 minutes or until light brown around the edges. Cool on wire rack.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 120; Calories from Fat: 70; Protein: 4 g; Sodium: 150 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Fat: 8 g; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Sugars: 3 g; Carbohydrates: 10 g

SUGAR-FREE OATMEAL COOOKIES

This recipe yields 15 servings, and can be found online at http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1118.shtml

Ingredients

3 banana (ripe)

1/3 cup margarine

2 cups quick-cooking oats (uncooked)

1/4 cup skim milk

1/2 cup raisins

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Put the margarine in a small saucepan. Melt it on low heat.

Put all the ingredients in a mixing bowl. Mix really well. Let the mix stand for about 5 minutes, until the oats are wet.

Lightly grease the cookie sheet. For each cookie, spoon out about 1 tablespoon of dough and drop it onto the greased cookie sheet. Bake the cookies for 15 to 20 minutes.

Let the cookies cool on the cookie sheet for about 1 minute. Move the cookies to wire racks or a towel. Let them cool completely.

Nutritional Information (Per Serving): Calories: 110; Protein: 2 g; Sodium: 35 mg; Cholesterol: 0 mg; Fat: 5 g; Saturated Fat: 1 g; Dietary Fiber: 2 g; Sugars: 7 g; Carbohydrates: 17 g

CHOCOLATE OATMEAL COOKIES

Yield: 40 cookies; Serving size: 1 cookie

Source: Splenda

View Online with Photo: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1077.shtml

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour

1-1/4 cups rolled oats

6 tablespoons cocoa powder

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/2 teaspoon salt

6 tablespoons trans-free margarine, softened

1/2 cup Splenda Sugar Blend

2 eggs

2 teaspoons vanilla extract

1 teaspoon almond extract

Directions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.

Combine flour, oats, cocoa, baking powder, and salt.

In bowl of electric mixer, beat margarine and Splenda Sugar Blend on medium speed 1 to 2 minutes, or until light and aerated. Beat in eggs for 1 minute, or until light. Beat in vanilla and almond extract. Stir in dry ingredients.

Drop teaspoonfuls of dough onto lightly greased baking sheets and flatten each with the back of a fork dipped in water.

Bake 8 to 10 minutes, or just until puffed and no longer shiny on top. Cool on sheets 5 minutes. Remove to wire racks; cool completely.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 50; Calories from Fat: 20; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 2 g; Sodium: 55 mg; Cholesterol: 10 mg; Saturated Fat: 0 g; Dietary Fiber: 1 g; Carbohydrates: 7 g

CHOCOLATE DUNK COOKIES

Yield: 36 servings; Serving size: 1 cookie

Source: Splenda

Find at: http://diabeticgourmet.com/recipes/html/1042.shtml

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour

3/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/4 teaspoon salt

4 squares Baker's Semi-Sweet Chocolate, divided

3/4 cup(1 1/2 sticks) margarine, softened

1/2 cup packed brown sugar

1/2 cup Splenda No Calorie Sweetener, Granulated

1 egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 tablespoon thawed Cool Whip Sugar Free Whipped Topping

1 teaspoon warm water

Directions

Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.

Combine flour, baking soda, and salt in a small bowl. Set aside. Chop 2 of the chocolate squares.

Beat margarine, brown sugar and Splenda Granulated Sweetener in large bowl with mixer on medium speed until light and fluffy. Blend in egg and vanilla. Gradually beat in flour mixture. Stir in chopped chocolate.

Drop heaping tablespoonfuls of dough, 2 inches apart, onto ungreased baking sheets.

Bake cookies 11 to 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on baking sheets one minute; remove and place on wire racks. Cool completely.

Melt remaining 2 chocolate squares as directed on package. Stir in cool whip and water. Dip half of each cookie into melted chocolate; let stand until firm.

Nutritional Information Per Serving: Calories: 90; Calories from Fat: 45; Protein: 1 g; Fat: 5 g; Sodium: 90 mg; Saturated Fat: 1.5 g; Dietary Fiber: 0 g; Sugars: 4 g; Carbohydrates: 10g