PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES (DIABETIC FRIENDLY)

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This recipe comes from a cookbook called: "America's Best Cookbook for Kids With Diabetes". (I figured it is a pretty good cookbook for anyone with diabetes though)...It was written in 2005 by C Bartley. A friend gave me the book and the recipes that I have tried are awesome. I think this one would be a great "Gift In a Jar"...

Provided by penny jordan

Time 30m

Number Of Ingredients 13

Ingredients

'DIABETIC-FRIENDLY' - PEANUT-BUTTER COOKIES - 'GIFT IN A JAR'
(LAYER 1) COMBINE THE FOLLOWING 3 INGREDIENTS AND PACK TIGHTLY IN A QUART JAR WITH A LID
1 c all purpose flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
LAYER 2 - ADD THE NEXT 2 INGREDIENTS
1/2 c granulated sugar
1/2 c tightly packed brown sugar
COMBINE THE FOLLOWING REMAINING INGREDIENTS IN A LARGE BOWL :
1/3 c margarine, softened
1 large egg
2/3 c peanut butter
1/2 tsp vanilla extract

Steps:

1. PREHEAT: Oven to 350 degrees F. (180 degrees C). PREPARE: Ungreased baking sheets. IN A LARGE BOWL: Using an electric mixer or wooden spoon, beat margarine, egg, peanut butter and vanilla. STIR IN: Flour/sugar mixture until well blended.
2. ROLL: Dough into 36 small balls and place about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. PRESS: Flat with a floured fork. BAKE: In preheated oven (350 degrees F) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned. COOL: On baking sheets for 5 minutes, then remove to rack to cool completely.
3. TIP: If you prefer to bake with artificial sweetener, your finished product will have a a better texture if you substitute it for only some of the sugar. In this recipe for example, substitute it for the granulated sugar.
4. EXCHANGES PER SERVING: (1 COOKIE) 1/2 - Starch 1/2 - Fat NUTRIENT ANALYSIS PER SERVING: Calories - 80 Protein - 2g Fat - 4 g Saturated Fat - 1g Carbohydrate -9 g Fiber - 0g Cholesterol - 6mg Sodium - 72mg
5. Decorate jar and lid for appropriate occasion. GIFT TAG:'GIFT IN A JAR' 'DIABETIC-FRIENDLY' - PEANUT-BUTTER COOKIES - 1.) IN: A large bowl using An electric mixer or wooden spoon beat margarine, egg, peanut butter and vanilla. 2.) STIR IN: Flour/sugar mixture until well blended. 3.) ROLL: Dough into 36 small balls and place about 2 inches apart on ungreased baking sheets. 4.) PRESS: Flat with a floured fork. 5.) BAKE: In preheated oven (350 degrees F) for 10 to 12 minutes, or until lightly browned. 6.) COOL: On baking sheets for 5 minutes, then remove to rack to cool completely. 7.) Enjoy! EXCHANGES PER SERVING: (1 COOKIE) 1/2 - Starch 1/2 - Fat NUTRIENT ANALYSIS PER SERVING: Calories - 80 Protein - 2g Fat - 4 g Saturated Fat - 1g Carbohydrate -9 g Fiber - 0g Cholesterol - 6mg Sodium - 72mg