Title: Sugarless Apple Cookies
Categories: Diabetic Cookie Dessert
Yield: 6 Servings

3/4	c	Chopped dates
1/2	c	Finely chopped peeled
		Apple
1/2	c	Raisins
1/2	c	Water
1	c	Plus 1 tablespoon
		All-purpose flour
1	ts	Ground cinnamon
1	ts	Baking soda
1/2	ts	Salt, optional
2		Eggs
1	ts	Liquid sweetener

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

Yield: 2 dozen.

Diabetic Exchanges: One serving (prepared without added salt) equals 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit; also 54 calories, 24 mg sodium, 18 mg cholesterol, 11 gm carbohydrate, 1 gm protein, 1 gm fat.

Source: Taste of Home August/September 1993

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