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                                            Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 20 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 16  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    This healthy snack is not just for diabetics. It's a nice light snack for everyone. I made them for my 4-H project that I took in today to the county fair. I received a Blue Ribbon on them. Make sure you use an artificial sweetener recommended for baking. Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                1 cup raisins  |  
                                                1/2 cup water  |  
                                                1/4 cup margarine  |  
                                                1 teaspoon cinnamon  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg  |  
                                                1 cup all-purpose flour  |  
                                                1 large egg, lightly beaten  |  
                                                3/4 cup unsweetened applesauce  |  
                                                artificial sweetener, equivalent to 1 tablespoon sugar  |  
                                                1 teaspoon baking soda  |  
                                                1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. In a saucepan over medium heat, cook raisins, water, margarine, cinnamon and nutmeg until margarine is melted; continue cooking for 3 minutes. 2. Cool. 3. Add all remaining ingredients and mix well. 4. Spread into an 8-inch square pan coated with nonstick cooking spray. 5. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned.                              | 
                         
                         
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