Chewy fig oatmeal cookies

 
                         CHEWY FIG OATMEAL COOKIES
 
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 Serving Size  : 36   Preparation Time :0:00
 Categories    : Cookies                          Low-cal
 
   Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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      1/4   c            Brown sugar, firmly packed
      1/2   c            Honey
      1/3   c            Dried figs, ground & packed
      2/3   c            Margarine or butter
    6       tb           Egg substitute -- -OR-
    2                    -Eggs
    1       t            Baking soda
      1/2   ts           Salt
      1/2   ts           Cinnamon
      1/2   ts           Vanilla
    2       tb           Dried figs, ground
      1/4   ts           Nutmeg
    1 1/2   c            All-purpose flour
    1 1/3   c            Quick rolled oatmeal
      1/2   c            Nuts, finely ground (opt.)
 
   [NOTE: for a no sugar variation, substitute same amount of white grape
   juice concentrate or apple juice concentrate for brown sugar.]
   
   In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, honey, first quantity of figs and
   margarine until creamy, about 3-5 minutes.  Add eggs to creamed
   ingredients and mix until well blended.  In a separate bowl, blend baking
   soda, salt, cinnamon, vanilla, remaining figs, and nutmeg thoroughly, and
   add to creamed mixture.  Add flour, oatmeal, and nuts (optional) and mix 2
   minutes on low speed, then 3 minutes on medium speed.  Drop by
   teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 F for 10 to 15 minute
   according to preference of softer or crunchier cookies.
   EACH SERVING CONTAINS APPROXIMATELY:
   Calories 74, Fat 2.01 g, Dietary Fiber .936 g, Carbohydrates 13.0 g,
   Protein 1.45 g, Sodium 100 mg, Cholesterol .031 mg
   Calories from protein: 8%
   Calories from carbohydrates: 68%
   Calories from fats: 24%
  
 
 
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