Diabetic Fruit Cookies
1 c. flour
1 tsp. baking soda
1 c. water
1 c. dates, chopped
1/2 c. apples, peeled & chopped
3/4 c. raisins
1/2 c. margarine
1 c. quick oats
2 eggs, beaten (or eggbeaters)
1 tsp. vanilla
1 c. pecans, chopped
Sift flour and soda, set aside. Cook water, dates, apple and raisins; bring to a boil. Simmer 3 minutes. Remove from heat and add the margarine and stir. Cool mixture and then add eggs, oatmeal and the dry ingredients; add the vanilla and nuts. Cover and refrigerate overnight. Drop on cookie sheets 2 inches apart. Bake in 350 degree oven for about 24 minutes. Store in the refrigerator in air tight container.
May also add 1 tsp. cinnamon to dry ingredients if desired.
No Bake Diabetic Fruit Cake
1 lb. graham crackers, crushed (reserve 3 double crackers)
1/2 lb. margarine
1 lb. marshmallows
Melt above and add cracker crumbs. 3/4 c. grated raisins 1 tsp. coconut flavoring 1/2 c. dried apricots 1/2 c. raw cranberries 3/4 c. dates, cut up Add to first mixture and mix well. Pat mixture in 6"x13"x2" pan lined with plastic wrap. Chill.
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