Chewy Fig Oatmeal Cookiescookies, low-cal 1/4 cup brown sugar, firmly packed 1/2 cup honey 1/3 cup dried figs, ground & packed 2/3 cup margarine or butter 6 tablespoon egg substitute; -or- eggs 1 teaspoon baking soda 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon 1/2 teaspoon vanilla 2 tablespoon dried figs, ground 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg 1 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 1/3 cup quick rolled oatmeal 1/2 cup nuts, finely ground (opt.) [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% |
