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Cream Cheese Cookies

Courses: Dessert
Serves: 15 people

Recipe Ingredients

1/4 cup 49g / 1.7ozVegetable shortening
1/4 cup 59mlLow-fat cream cheese - softened
1 tablespoon 15mlFructose
1   Egg substitute equivalent
1 tablespoon 15mlWater
1 cup 62g / 2.2ozFlour
1/2 teaspoon 2.5mlBaking powder
1   Salt - (optional)

Recipe Instructions

In a food processor, combine shortening, cream cheese, and fructose; mix until creamy in texture. Add the egg substitute and water; mix thoroughly.

Sift flour, baking powder, and salt (if desired) together and add to creamed mixture; blend well. Shape into a roll about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and refrigerate overnight.

Cut into 1 1/2-inch slices and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Remove cookies from the oven, and let them cool on racks.

This recipe yields 15 servings. Serving size: 2 cookies.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1 Fat, 1/2 Starch.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 78; Calories from Fat 43; Total Fat 5g; Saturated Fat 1g; Cholesterol 2mg; Sodium 37mg; Without Added Salt 6mg; Carbohydrate 7g; Dietary Fiber 0g; Sugars 1g; Protein 2g.

Source:
American Diabetes Association at http://www.diabetes.org

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