DIABETIC SPICE COOKIES
1 1/4 c. water
1/3 c. shortening
2 c. raisins or currants
2 tsp. cinnamon
1 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. nutmeg
2 c. flour (approximately)
2 eggs
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. soda
1 tbsp. artificial sweetener
Combine water, shortening, raisins, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Boil for
3 minutes. Cool. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat in salt and
soda. Add sweetener, flour, and baking powder. Add flour slowly
until mixture is easy to spoon. Blend all ingredients together and
drop from teaspoon onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees
for 8 to 10 minutes. Makes 4 dozen. |
