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* Source: ''The New Family Cookbook For People With Diabetes'' | * Source: ''The New Family Cookbook For People With Diabetes'' | ||
* Yield: 3½ dozen cookies (14 servings) | * Yield: 3½ dozen cookies (14 servings) | ||
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# Preheat the oven to 250°F. | # Preheat the oven to 250°F. | ||
# Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or non-stick oven liner film. | # Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or non-stick oven liner film. | ||
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* Diabetic Exchanges: ½ other carbohydrate | * Diabetic Exchanges: ½ other carbohydrate | ||
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[[Category:Meringue cookie Recipes]] | [[Category:Meringue cookie Recipes]] | ||
[[Category:Egg white Recipes]] | [[Category:Egg white Recipes]] | ||
Latest revision as of 16:37, 15 July 2012
Description
- Source: The New Family Cookbook For People With Diabetes
- Yield: 3½ dozen cookies (14 servings)
Ingredients
- 2 large egg whites
- ¼ tsp fresh lemon juice
- ¾ cup powdered sugar
- pinch of salt
- ⅓ cup finely chopped pecans or almonds
Procedures
- Preheat the oven to 250°F.
- Line 2 cookie sheets with parchment paper or non-stick oven liner film.
- Put the egg whites and lemon juice in a chilled bowl.
- Beat with an electric mixer to a soft foam.
- Slowly beat in the sugar, mixing well after each addition.
- Continue beating at medium-high speed until stiff peaks form.
- Add the vanilla and salt.
- Gently fold in the nuts.
- Drop the batter by heaping teaspoons onto the cookie sheets.
- Shape with the back of a spoon onto 1-inch circles.
- Bake until set and firm, about 1 hour.
- Turn off the oven but leave the cookies there until the oven is completely cool.
- Remove the cookies from the oven and store in an airtight container at room temperature.
Nutritional information
Per serving (3 Cookies):
- 46 Calories | 2g Fat | 0 mg Cholesterol | 18 mg Sodium | 7g Carbs | 0g Dietary Fiber | 6g Sugars | 1g Protein
- Diabetic Exchanges: ½ other carbohydrate
References
- ↑ "Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group" http://health.groups.yahoo.com/group/Healthy_Recipes_For_Diabetic_Friends/
