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Thumbprint Cookies but lighter than the traditional Christmas cookies. Got this recipe from my diabetic educator. Diabetic friendly ( 1 Fat, 1/2 starch ) Ingredients:
ingredients |
6 tbs. butter or margarine, softened |
1/2 cup sugar |
1 egg |
2 tbs. canola oil |
1 tsp. vanilla extract |
1/4 tsp. almond extract |
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour |
1/4 cup cornstarch |
1 tsp. baking powder |
1/4 tsp. salt |
1 egg white |
1/3 cup chopped pecans |
7 1/2 tsp. assorted jams ( for less sugar use light or sugar free jams) |
Directions:
1. 1)Preheat oven at 350.
2. 2)In a mixing bowl, cream butter and sugar. Beat in oil, vanilla and almond extract. Combine the flour, cornstarch, baking powder and salt; stir into creamed mixture. Roll into 1-inch balls. In a small bowl, lightly beat egg white. Dip each ball halfway into egg white, then into pecans.
3. 3)Place nut side up 2-inches apart on baking sheets coated with non-stick cooking spray. Using the end of a wooden spoon handle, make an indentation in the center of each. Bake at 350 for 8 – 10 minutes or until the edges are lightly browned. Remove to wire racks . Fill each cookies with 1/4 tsp. Jam; cool.
4. Serving size: 2
5. Calories per serving: 84, Fat: 4g, Cholesterol: 13mg, Sodium: 64mg, Carbohydrate: 13g
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