Pecan Oatmeal Cookies – (dairy)
(from Georgia Pecan Commission)
makes 4 dozen

½ cup granulated sugar
1 cup brown sugar, packed
¼ cup margarine, softened
2 egg whites
¾ cup skim milk
½ cup unsweetened applesauce
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
3 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup oatmeal (not instant)
2 teaspoons baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon cinnamon
½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 cup raisins
1 ½ cups chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 375F. Spray 2 large cookie sheets with non-stick cooking spray.

In a large bowl, blend the sugars and margarine. Add the egg whites, one at a time, mixing well. Add milk, applesauce and vanilla. In a separate bowl, mix flour, oats, baking soda, salt and spices. Add gradually to creamed mixture. Blend well. Fold in the raisins and pecans. Spoon by tablespoonful onto prepared cookie sheets. Bake in preheated oven for 9-10 minutes or until pale brown.

approx. nutrients per serving (2 cookies): calories – 208 protein – 3.5g

carbohydrates – 34g fat – 7g cholesterol – 0mg sodium – 189mg