Moist, Sugarless Apple Cookies

Yield: 2 dozen

Ingredients

• 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

Instructions

1. In a large saucepan, combine dates, apples, raisins and water. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes.
2. Remove from heat; cool.
3. Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt, if desired. Stir into apple mixture and mix well.
4. Combine eggs and sweetener; add to batter.
5. Drop by tablespoonsful onto a nonstick baking sheet.
6. Bake at 350 degrees F for 10 to 12 minutes.

Notes

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

Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit