Title: Chewy Fig Oatmeal Cookies
Categories: Cookie Lowfat
Yield: 36 Servings

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	ts	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.)

[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: California Fig Advisory Board pamphlet * Typed for you by Karen Mintzias

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