TASTY HOLIDAY THUMBPRINT COOKIES

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This is another recipe from Diabetic Cooking magazine. A great low fat, low carb version of an old family favorite. 1 serving = 1/2 starch

Provided by Mysterygirl

Categories     Dessert

Time 14m

Yield 20 cookies, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 (8 ounce) package sugar-free yellow cake mix
3 tablespoons orange juice
2 teaspoons orange zest
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
4 teaspoons strawberry all-fruit spread (or your favorite all-fruit spread)
2 tablespoons pecans, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Spray cookie sheets with non-stick cooking spray.
  • Beat cake mix, orange juice, orange peel and vanilla with mixer for 2 minutes.
  • Increase speed to medium and beat 2 minutes more or until dough is smooth (dough should be very sticky still).
  • With oiled hands, roll dough into 1 inch balls and place 2 1/2 inches apart on cookie sheets.
  • Press the center of each ball with thumb and fill with 1/4 tsp of strawberry fruit spread.
  • Sprinkle cookies with the chopped pecans.
  • Bake for 8-9 minutes or until cookies are lightly golden brown and lose their shininess.
  • Be sure that you don't overbake these cookies or they will be dry.
  • Remove from oven and place on wire racks to cool completely.

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