posted by Pat T 12-14-99 1:10 PM
Sugar-Free Maple Cookies
1/2 cup reduced-fat margarine, softened
1/2 cup sour cream
1 cup shredded peeled tart apple
2 eggs
1 tsp. maple flavoring
1/2 tsp. vanilla extract
2 cups all-purpose flour
Artificial brown sugar sweetener equivalent to 1/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. baking powder
Preheat oven to 375° F and coat baking sheets with cooking spray.
In a mixing bowl, combine margarine, sour cream, apple, eggs, maple flavoring, and vanilla.
Combine flour, sweetener, baking soda, and baking powder; add to apple mixture and mix well.
Drop by heaping Tablespoonfuls onto baking sheets coated with nonstick cooking spray.
Bake at 375 degrees F. for 9-10 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire racks. Store in airtight container. Yield: 42 cookies.
Nutritional Analysis: One cookie equals 44 calories, 51mg sodium, 11mg cholesterol, 5gm carbohydrate, 1gm protein, 2gm fat. Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.