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Reader Support
Birthday Babies
Discussion Forum
Crazy Corner
Linda's Favorites
For Two
Publisher's Choice
Good morning and welcome to your Wednesday edition of A to Z Recipes. Before we
get on to the wonderful issue Linda has prepared for you, we have some
unfinished business... Birthday Babies! Tena from Fulton, MO is celebrating her
special day today. She is reference librarian at a small university and getting
married in November so the best of luck to her. And our special pal,
Jackie from
Ormond Beach, FL will be celebrating her birthday tomorrow.
Jackie grew up in
Cicero, IL and has more grandkids and great-grands than you can shake a stick
at, lol. And she is darn-near a blushing bride herself as she married again in
2000. Tena asked for a special treat which I will provide in Friday's issue.
Hint: it is easy bar cookie recipes! I believe Jackie may enjoy the issue too
as she has GOT to be busy with all those kiddos! Please drop by the A to Z Discussion Forum to send
Tena and Jackie a personal wish. Now, on to my "sis", Linda...
Hi from Linda in
Michigan. Okay sweeties (or should I say sugar-frees?), have I got a treat for
you. It??™s time to get out the cookie sheets, crank up the air-conditioning, and
turn on the oven. I was faced with a challenge this weekend, and all of us will
benefit. My neighbor, Jim, came over to check out our garage sale, and he
mentioned that he heard that I had been baking cookies lately. (That??™s another
story.) I said that I had, and what was his favorite cookie? He looked so sad.
He said he couldn??™t eat cookies because he was allergic to sugar. Allergic to
sugar??!! That is a fate worse than my diabetes. I can sneak a cookie now and
then, but I don??™t break out in a rash that tells everyone that my hand was in
the cookie jar. So I got to work. I wanted to find a sugar free cookie recipe
for Jim. What I found was enough recipes for an issue for all of us. Sadly, only
a couple of them gave nutrition information. So just remember, ???everything in
moderation???, and bake yourself a treat. Be sure to brush the crumbs off your
lips. They??™ll give you away every time.
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The Cookie Jar
by Maria
Age 11
The cookie jar is as empty as a lonely and warm desert.
The cookie jar police should stay alert.
The cookie jar used to be as full as a giant's stomach after it eats.
Why does everyone eat the cookies instead of those big red beets?
The cookie jar was once half full like the hay in the horses old stable.
Maybe we should hide the cookies under the big black table.
The cookie crumbs lead to everywhere like footsteps in the snow.
I want to find out who ate the cookies, do you really know?
There's nothing in the cookie jar just like on planet Mars.
Instead of eating cookies, why not eat big huge chocolate bars?
My Cookie Jar
by Lynn Barany
He arrived with golden wings
And knocked upon my door.
I couldn't wait to answer it
So I ran across the floor.
He asked if he could come inside
And spend a little time.
I offered him a cup of tea,
But from the tap he poured some wine.
He opened up my cookie jar
But only took out two,
From that he made a loaf of bread
And the most delicious homemade stew.
He asked me to come with him
And kneel upon the rug.
He wrapped his wings around me,
I never felt such love.
He talked to me for hours
And made me feel divine.
I asked if I could go with him,
But he said it's not my time.
He tucked me into bed that night
And talked about our souls.
How he always looks after them
When from this life we go.
He asked one simple favour
For his journey that was far,
Could he take another cookie,
From the pretty cookie jar?
When I awoke next morning
On my pillow I did weep.
The most precious moment of my life,
Was a dream. I was asleep.
I walked into the kitchen
My eyes still full of tears,
A note beside my cookie jar read,
"To let you know I'm always here".
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Here is some information that should help with the switching of sugar to the
artificial sweeteners. This chart might be of help to those of you who need to
cook sugar free.
SWEET ONE (Acesulfame-k) 4 calories per packet 12 packets = 1 cup sugar 1 packet
= 2 teaspoons sugar Can be used in cooking and baking without losing sweetness.
For recipes, call 1-800-544-8610
EQUAL (Aspartame) 4 calories per packet 24 packets = 1 cup sugar 1 packet = 2
teaspoons sugar Loses sweetness when baked at high temperatures for a long time.
But can be used in stir-fries or added during last few minutes of heating or
cooking. For recipes, call 1-800-321-7254
NUTRASWEET SPOONFUL (Aspartame) 2 calories per teaspoon 1 cup = 1 cup sugar 1
teaspoon = 1 teaspoon sugar Loses sweetness when heated. But can be used spoon
for spoon in place of sugar in same foods as Equal. For recipes, call 1-800-321-
7254
SPLENDA (Sucralose) 0 (zero) calories 1 cup = 1 cup sugar 1 teaspoon = 1
teaspoon sugar May not work well in recipes such as certain cakes that rely upon
sugar for structure. Finished recipes may require refrigeration. See website for
further details. Visit website for recipes.
SWEET 'N LOW (Saccharin) 4 calories per packet 12 packets = 1 cup sugar 1 packet
= 2 teaspoons sugar Can be used in cooking and baking without losing
sweetness. For recipes, call 1-800-231-1123. In New York State call
1-800-336-0363
BROWN SWEET 'N LOW (Saccharin) 20 calories per teaspoon 4 teaspoons = 1 cup
brown sugar 1 teaspoon = 1/4 cup brown sugar Can be used in cooking or baking
without losing sweetness. Note that measurements differ from packet sweeteners.
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Why did the cookie go to the doctor? Because he
felt crummy!!
Q: what did the cookie say when it got trod on?
A: Crumbs!
Deathbed Cookies
An elderly man was at home, dying in bed. He smelled the aroma of his favorite
chocolate chip cookies baking. He wanted one last cookie before he died.
He fell out of bed, crawled to the landing, rolled down the stairs, and crawled
into the kitchen where his wife was busily baking cookies. With waning strength
he crawled to the table and was just barely able to lift his withered arm to the
cookie sheet.
As he grasped a warm, moist, chocolate chip cookie, his favorite kind, his wife
suddenly whacked his hand with a spatula.
"Why?" he whispered. "Why did you do that?"
"They're for the funeral."
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DIABETIC DATE NUT COOKIES
Source:
The Yankee Kitchen
Ingredients
1 c diabetic orange marmalade
1 ts baking soda
1/2 c shortening
2 c flour
1 egg
1 c chopped dates
1/2 ts cinnamon
1 c nuts
1 ts vanilla
Instructions
Mix all ingredients together well. Drop by teaspoon on greased sheets. Bake 8-10
minutes in a 350oF preheated oven.
Makes 36 cookies.
SUGARLESS COOKIES
Source: recipeland.com
1 3/4 c Flour
2 ts baking powder
1/2 ts salt
1/2 ts cinnamon or 3/4 tsp*
3/4 c Orange juice
1/2 ts Grated orange rind or 3/4 tsp*
1/2 c Minus 1 tb vegetable oil
1 Egg
1/2 c Chopped walnuts
1/2 c Raisins
Preheat oven to 375 F. Combine dry ingredients. Add remaining ingredients, mix
well. Drop by teaspoon on ungreased cookie sheet to make 32 cookies. Bake about
10 to 15 min. Remove from pan and cool.
VARIATIONS: Add 1/4 tsp ground cloves for a spicy cookie. Instead of raisins,
add 1/2 cup chopped or whole cranberries.
2 cookies/serving - 161 calories, 1 starch/bread, 1 1/2 fat exchange 2.7 gm
protein, 9.4 gm fat, 17.1 gm carbohydrate, 1 gm fiber 111.3 mg sodium, 93.8 mg
potassium, 17 mg cholesterol
Source: Am. Diabetes Assoc. Family Cookbook Vol 1, 1987 Shared and tested by
Elizabeth Rodier Dec 93
*Made a note on my copy of the recipe to increase cinnamon and orange rind.
Original baking time was given as 15-20 minutes. Cookies froze OK.
PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES
Source:
Diabetic Candy, Cookie & Dessert Cookbook by Mary Jane Finsand
Ingredients
1/4 cup (60 mL) margarine
1/4 cup (60 mL) creamy peanut butter
2 Tablespoon (30 mL) granulated sugar replacement
2 Tablespoon granulated brown sugar replacement
1 egg
1/4 cup (60 mL) water
1 teaspoon (5 mL) vanilla extract
1 1/2 cup (375 mL) flour
1 teaspoon (5 mL) baking soda
1/2 teaspoon (2 mL) baking powder
Directions
Cream together margarine, peanut butter and sugar replacements. add egg, water
and vanilla, beating until fluffy. Combine flour, baking soda and baking powder
in sifter and sift dry ingredients into creamed mixture. Stir to blend
completely. Chill thoroughly, at least 2 hours or overnight. Drop by
teaspoonfuls onto lightly greased cookie sheets, 2 to 3 in. (5 to 7 cm) apart.
Press flat with a floured bottom of a small glass. Bake at 375 degrees F (190
degrees C) for 12 to 15 minutes.
SUGARLESS WHEAT AND FRUIT COOKIES
Source:
The Kansas Cookbook-Recipes From The Heartland
Ingredients
1/2 c butter; softened
1 egg
2 ts vanilla extract
1 c whole wheat flour
1 ts baking powder
1/8 ts salt
1 c unsweetened coconut; flaked
1 c unsugared dates; chopped
4 ts orange peel; fresh grated
1 c pecans; finely ground
Instructions
Cream the butter, egg and vanilla together in a large mixing bowl. In a small
bowl, combine the whole wheat flour, baking powder and salt. Add the flour
mixture a little at a time, to the creamed mixture, beating after each addition.
In a medium bowl, combine the coconut, dates, orange peel, and 1/2 cup of the
pecans. Stir into the cookie mixture. Divide the dough in half and form into two
logs, approximately 1.1/2 inches in diameter. Place the remaining 1/2 cup of
pecans on a piece of waxed paper. Roll the logs in the nuts. Wrap each log in
waxed paper and chill for 1 hour. To bake, slice the logs into 1/8 inch rounds
and place them on an ungreased cookie sheet. Bake at 350 degrees for 10 to 12
minutes, until lightly browned.
Makes 5 dozen.
SUGARLESS COOKIES
Source: Koolpages.com
Ingredients:
3/4 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. chopped apples
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. water
Preparation:
Bring these ingredients to a boil and simmer for about 3 minutes. Remove from
heat and let cool.
Next Add:
1 c. + 1 T. flour
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. baking soda
1/2 t. salt
2 eggs beaten or egg substitute
1 T. Splenda
Final Preparation:
Mix all together and drop by teaspoonful on a greased cookie sheet. Bake at 350?°
for 10-12 minutes.
COOKIES
Ingredients
1/2 cup margarine
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
Directions
Cream margarine and sugar together. Add vanilla and egg. Sift flour and baking
powder and add to dough. Roll and make cutouts. Sometimes the dough is too
sticky so you need to add a little more flour. Bake at 375 degrees F for about
10 minutes.
Makes 3 dozen cookies.
SUGAR FREE APRICOT TURNOVERS
Source: Christmascookies.com
Savory and sweet make a perfect combination in these delicious cookies with a
tender and flaky pastry.
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 cup grated sharp cheddar cheese
1-1/3 cup sifted all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons water
1/2 cup sugar-free apricot preserves
Beat together the margarine and cheese until creamy, then blend in the flour and
water. Chill the dough for 4 to 5 hours. Preheat the oven to 370 F. In a medium
saucepan over medium heat, heat the preserves until the mixture boils and is
smooth. Set aside. Divide the dough in half. Roll each half into a 10 inch
square, cut into 2 1/2 inch squares. Put a scant teaspoon of the preserves in
the center of each square, fold over diagonally and seal the edges. Bake on an
ungreased cookie sheet for 8 to 10 minutes.
Makes about 30 cookies.
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DIABETIC BIG COOKIE
Source: Diet Recipes To Go
Ingredients
1 1/2 oz oatmeal, dry
1/3 cup nonfat dry milk
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp cinnamon
2 tbsp raisins
2 tbsp peanut butter, (chunky)
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 banana, (mashed) (adds sweet)
2 tbsp water, (maybe 3 t)
Directions
Combine all. Divide into 2 cookies on a sprayed baking sheet. Bake at 350 F. for
5-8 min. Do not over-bake.
This makes 2 soft cookies.
1cookie = 1 bread, 1/2 milk, 1 protein, 1 fat & 1 fruit.
Servings: 2
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CHOCOLATE CHIP OATMEAL COOKIE
WITH PEANUT BUTTER AND BROWN RICE FLOUR
Source: aislebyaisle.com
This is a great website.
Looking for a healthy and nutritional chocolate chip oatmeal cookie recipe, I
thought, a gourmet recipe should have these features:
Substitute butter with non-fat or less-fat ingredients
Substitute sugar with honey
Substitute white flour with brown rice flour
Include ingredients that increase glutathione, the body's master antioxidant
Include ingredients that increase magnesium, important for all around health,
physically and mentally
No one cookie recipe had all this. So I scoured the internet and combined the
best from other recipes to come up with this one. Written from a man's
perspective, here is how I make these cookies.
Ingredients:
3 cups oatmeal
2 eggs
?? cup sugarless applesauce
?? cup plain yogurt
?? cup sugarless peanut butter
?? cup clover honey
1 tsp. vanilla
?? cup chopped walnuts
1 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. baking powder
3 tsp. cinnamon
1 grated orange peel
?? cup brown rice flour
1 cup (or more) dark chocolate chips
Optional: some dried apricots for topping
Instructions:
Don??™t turn the oven on yet. First wash the orange and dry it.
Then put the oatmeal into a mixing bowl. Add the wet ingredients (eggs,
applesauce, yogurt, peanut butter, honey, vanilla). Mix and let it soak while
you prepare the rest.
Put the walnuts into a sealable plastic baggie and shut it tight. With the
peanut butter jar roll the walnuts to crush them, turning the baggie over often.
Use just gentle pressure. When crushed finely, dump them into the bowl.
Now grate the orange peel directly into the bowl. This takes the most time and
muscle.
Add the small dry ingredients (baking soda, baking powder, cinnamon), and mix.
Now you can preheat the oven to 350?°.
Mix in the rice flour and chocolate chips.
Put tin foil over two baking sheets. Lightly oil. Also lightly oil a spoon. With
a non-oiled spoon scoop out some batter, and with the oiled spoon, scrape it off
onto the cookie sheet. Place them in rows 4 by 5 (total 20 cookies) on each
cookie sheet. Optional: thinly slice dried apricots and lightly smash a couple
pieces onto each cookie.
Bake at 350?° for 13 minutes. While the first sheet bakes, clean up your mess.
Put the skinless orange into the empty walnut baggie, and use it for lunch
tomorrow. While the second sheet bakes, eat the first batch. Take the second
batch to Monday night football. The guys will think they are real cookies.
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