Low Sugar or Sugar Free Fruitcake Cookies

Bowls, whisk/mixer/spatula/wooden spoon, measuring cups & spoons, greased baking sheet & wire rack

10 minutes

25 minutes

American

Low Sugar, Sugar Free, Fruitcake, Cookies

Dessert

Baking

Low Sugar/Sugar Free

1

50g butter, softened

50g brown sugar substitute (such as Splenda)

1 egg yolk

125g all

purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon salt

50g dried cranberries or raisins

50g chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)

Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a baking sheet with butter.

In a medium bowl, cream together the butter and brown sugar substitute until light and fluffy. Beat in the egg yolk until well blended.

In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt. Gradually add to the creamed mixture and mix until just combined. Stir in the dried cranberries or raisins and nuts if desired.

Drop spoonfuls of dough onto the prepared baking sheet about 2 inches apart. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown around the edges. Allow to cool on baking sheet for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely.

Calories – 120; Fat – 5g; Carbohydrates – 18g; Protein – 2g; Sodium – 40mg; Cholesterol – 0mg

Enjoy a classic fruitcake without all the sugar with this easy-to-make low sugar or sugar free fruitcake cookie recipe! The cookies are made with butter, brown sugar substitute, egg yolk, all-purpose flour, baking powder, salt, dried cranberries or raisins and optional chopped walnuts or pecans for added flavor and texture! Prep time is 10 minutes and cooking time is 15 minutes for delicious low sugar or sugar free fruitcake cookies!

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