SUGARLESS APPLE COOKIES

3/4 c. chopped dates
1/2 c. finely chopped peeled apple
1/2 c. raisins
1/2 c. water
1 c. plus 1 T. all−purpose flour
1 tsp. ground cinnamon
1 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt (optional)
2 eggs
1 tsp. liquid sweetener
In a large saucepan, combine dates, apples, raisins and water. Bring to
a boil; reduce heat and simmer for 3 minutes. Remove from heat; cool.
Combine flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt, if desired. Stir into apple
mixture and mix well. Combine eggs and sweetener; add to batter.
Drop by tablespoonsful onto a nonstick baking sheet. Bake at 350ºF for
10 to 12 minutes. Yields 2 dozen.
Nutritional Analysis: One serving (prepared w/o added salt) equals:
54 calories, 24 mg sodium, 18 mg cholesterol, 18 gm carbohydrate,
1 gm protein, 1 gm fat
Diabetic Exchanges: 1/2 starch, 1/2 fruit