Cream Cheese Cookies


Serves: 15
Total Calories: 56

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegetable shortening
1/4 cup low-fat cream cheese, softened
1 tablespoon fructose
1 egg substitute equivalent
1 tablespoon water
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
dash salt (optional)

Directions:

1. In a food processor, combine shortening, cream cheese, and fructose mix until creamy in texture. Add the egg substitute and water mix thoroughly.

2. Sift flour, baking powder, and salt (if desired) together and add to creamed mixture blend well. Shape into a roll about 1-1/2 inches in diameter and refrigerate overnight.

3. Cut into 1 1/2-inch slices and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Remove cookies from the oven, and let them cool on racks.

EXCHANGES
1/2 Starch
1 Fat

NUTRITION FACTS
Calories 78
Calories from Fat 43
Total Fat 5 grams
Saturated Fat 1 gram
Cholesterol 2 milligrams
Sodium 37 milligrams (w/o added salt 6 milligrams)
Total Carbohydrate 7 grams
Dietary Fiber 0 grams
Sugars 1 gram
Protein 2 grams

Nutritional Facts:

Serves: 15
Total Calories: 56
Calories from Fat: 29

This Cream Cheese Cookies recipe is from the The Complete Quick & Hearty Diabetic Cookbook Cookbook. Download this Cookbook today.




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