Chewy Fig Oatmeal Cookies
Author/Submitted by: Servings: 36 Categories:
Cookies
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Desserts
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Low-Fat/Low-Cal
Ingredients: 1/4
c
Brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2
c
Honey 1/3
c
Dried figs, ground & packed 2/3
c
Margarine or butter 6
tb
Egg substitute,
-OR-
2
-Eggs 1
t
Baking soda 1/2
ts
Salt 1/2
ts
Cinnamon 1/2
ts
Vanilla 2
tb
Dried figs, ground 1/4
ts
Nutmeg 1 1/2
c
All-purpose flour 1 1/3
c
Quick rolled oatmeal 1/2
c
Nuts, finely ground (opt.)
Directions:
[NOTE: for a no sugar variation, substitute same amount of white grape
juice concentrate or apple juice concentrate for brown sugar.]
In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, honey, first quantity of figs and
margarine until creamy, about 3-5 minutes. Add eggs to creamed
ingredients and mix until well blended. In a separate bowl, blend
baking soda, salt, cinnamon, vanilla, remaining figs, and nutmeg
thoroughly, and add to creamed mixture. Add flour, oatmeal, and nuts
(optional) and mix 2 minutes on low speed, then 3 minutes on medium
speed. Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 F
for 10 to 15 minute according to preference of softer or crunchier
cookies.
Each serving contains approximately: Calories 74, Fat 2.01 g, Dietary
Fiber .936 g, Carbohydrates 13.0 g, Protein 1.45 g, Sodium 100 mg,
Cholesterol .031 mg
Calories from protein: 8% Calories from carbohydrates: 68% Calories
from fats: 24%
Source: Low-fat Recipes Featuring California Figs Reprinted with the
permission of The California Fig Advisory Board Electronic format
courtesy of Karen Mintzias
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