A recipe for Chewy Fig Oatmeal Cookies. Follow the simple recipe instructions for Chewy Fig Oatmeal Cookies shared by other home cooking experts.
Ingredients
1/4 c. Brown sugar, firmly packed1/2 c. Honey
1/3 c. Dried figs, ground and packed
2/3 c. Margarine or butter
6 Tbs. Egg substitute; -OR- 2 Eggs
1 Tsp. Baking soda
1/2 Tsp. Salt
1/2 Tsp. Cinnamon
1/2 Tsp. Vanilla
2 Tbs. Dried figs, ground
1/4 Tsp. Nutmeg
1 1/2 c. All-purpose flour
1 1/3 c. Quick rolled oatmeal
1/2 c. Nuts, finely ground (opt.)
Directions
[NOTE: for a no sugar variation, substitute same amount of white grape juice concentrate or apple juice concentrate for brown sugar.] In a large bowl, beat brown sugar, honey, first quantity of figs and margarine until creamy, about 3-5 minutes. Add eggs to creamed ingredients and mix until well blended. In a separate bowl, blend baking soda, salt, cinnamon, vanilla, remaining figs, and nutmeg thoroughly, and add to creamed mixture. Add flour, oatmeal, and nuts (optional) and mix 2 minutes on low speed, then 3 minutes on medium speed. Drop by teaspoonfuls on greased cookie sheet and bake at 350 F for 10 to 15 minute according to preference of softer or crunchier cookies. EACH SERVING CONTAINS APPROXIMATELY: Calories 74, Fat 2.01 g, Dietary Fiber .936 g, Carbohydrates 13.0 g, Protein 1.45 g, Sodium 100 mg, Cholesterol .031 mg Calories from protein: 8 Calories from carbohydrates: 68 Calories from fats: 24
