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Lowfat Molasses Cookies Recipe

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Category:
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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
5 oz. (3/4 c.) pitted prunes
1/3 c. hot water
1 c. sugar
1/4 c. molasses
1 egg
2 1/4 c. flour
2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
1 tsp. ginger
1/2 tsp cloves
1/4 tsp. salt
1/4 c. sugar (to roll dough in)
Directions:
Directions:
In blender or food processor bowl with metal blade, combine prunes and hot water. Cover; process 2-3 minutes or until pureed. In large bowl, combine prune mixture, 1 c. sugar, molasses, and egg; blend well.

Stir in flour, baking soda, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, and salt; mix well. Cover with plastic wrap; refrigerate 2-3 hours for easier handling.

Heat oven to 350º. Shape dough into 1" balls; roll in 1/4 cup sugar. Place 2 inches apart on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake for 8-12 minutes or until set. Cool 1 minute; remove from cookie sheet and cool.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
5 dozen
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Don't let the "lowfat" keep you from trying this. These are very tasty and are also very pretty.

 

 

 

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