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Title: Chewy Fig Oatmeal Cookies
Categories: Cookie Lowfat
Yield: 36 Servings

1/4cBrown sugar, firmly packed
1/2cHoney
1/3cDried figs, ground & packed
2/3cMargarine or butter
6tbEgg substitute; -OR-
2 -Eggs
1tsBaking soda
1/2tsSalt
1/2tsCinnamon
1/2tsVanilla
2tbDried figs, ground
1/4tsNutmeg
1 1/2cAll-purpose flour
1 1/3cQuick rolled oatmeal
1/2cNuts, 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%

* Source: California Fig Advisory Board pamphlet * Typed for you by Karen Mintzias

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