Almond Sugar Cookies

Posted in : Diabetic on by : Daphne

Ingredients:

5 Tbsp. margarine1-1/2 Tbsp. fructose1 Tbsp. egg white1/4 tsp. almond, vanilla, or lemon extract1 C. unbleached flour1/8 tsp. baking soda1 pinch cream of tartar32 almond slices

Instructions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. In a medium bowl, combine margarine and fructose, beating until light and fluffy. Mix in egg white and almond extract. Gradually stir in flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar; mix well. Form into 1/2-inch balls. Place on a nonstick cookie sheet. Dip a flat-bottomed glass into flour and press down on each ball to flatten cookie. Top each cookie with an almond slice. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes until lightly browned. Transfer to parchment or wax paper to cool.