Almost Shortbread Cookies

Description

From "Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group"

• Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes
• Yield: 2 dozen cookies (24 servings)

Ingredients

• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1½ tsp baking powder
• ½ corn or canola oil
• 1 large egg
• 2 tbsp sugar
• 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F.
2. Prepare a cookie sheet with non-stick pan spray.
3. Combine all the ingredients and ¼ cup water in a large bowl to form a soft dough.
4. Refrigerate the dough 1 hour to chill.
5. Roll or pat out ¼ inch thick on a floured board.
6. Cut 2-inch rounds and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are a light golden brown.
8. Cool and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition information

Per Serving (1 cookie):

• 90 Calories | 5g Fat | 9mg Cholesterol | 26mg Sodium | 9g Carbs | 0g Dietary Fiber | 1g Sugars | 1g Protein
• Diabetic exchanges: ½ starch, 1 fat