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Anyone have an excellent cookie and/or candy recipe for a diabetic?

(Baking for a co-worker)

I can Google and get recipes; I'm hoping for personal experience.
Thanks!
I'm thick? Don't get it, blonde moment I guess.

I don't give thumb's down, BTW. : )
I missed that one Mystic... thanks for the link!!

You're not thick it's a good question. It means a LOT when someone makes an extra effort to ensure a diabetic can take part of the holiday celebration. Maybe more people would ask questions if less know-it-alls call them thick and make them feel stupid.

The reason diabetics dont partake in a lot of homemade treats is because it's like walking into a tunnel without a flashlight.

Diabetics can have anything you make them, as long as you can tell them how many carbs are in it. Even a diabetic needs a treat! If your friend is a type 2 diabetic, a lesser amount of sugar is recommended. They often cap their carbs, as do some type 1s. The less sugar in it, the better because it may allow her to have 2 instead of one at a time, you see?

It means looking at a lot of labels... addition and division. You might be better off buying the pre-made cookie dough from the refrigerator aisle, as a diabetes-baking-virgin, because the carb info will be right on the label. Frosting is generally comparable it's around 15 carbs for four teaspoons. Don't forget to factor in chocolate chips, nuts, and jimmies. Everything has to be considered. You know, it's actually kinda like weight watchers. Ever try to make a cup of coffee on weight watchers?! Anyway, if you email me the recipe you choose, I can help you out with each item's value.

And if in the end you can give a close ballpark of how many carbs are in each cookie, she'll be happy to celebrate with them!

Easy Christmas Cookie Recipes One Recipe - Many Variations

There are so many Christmas cookie recipes around but often so little time to bake during the busy holiday season.

The solution? A great tasting basic cookie recipe that quickly and easily turns into such a variety of easy to make Christmas treats, friends and family will think you poured over all your favorite Christmas cookie recipes.

Let's start with the basics:

Basic Cookie Dough Recipe

1/2 cup (or 1 stick) butter (or margarine) at room temperature

1/2 cup brown sugar, lightly packed

2 tablespoons sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1 large egg

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients except the flour. Beat with an electric mixer, scraping the sides of the bowl several times, until the mixture is light and fluffy. With mixer at a low speed, add the flour gradually, beating just until everything is well blended.

Place the mixture on a baking sheet using a tablespoon measure and press down with a spoon to flatten a bit. Or roll our and cut into shapes with a cookie cutter. Bake at 350ºF for about 12 to 15 minutes, until golden.

This basic cookie mixture is also the base for the following cookie recipes (all baked in a preheated oven at 350ºF).

Orange Cookies

(Makes about 32)

Add 1 tablespoon of grated orange zest to the recipe. Shape into a log that is about 1 1/2" in diameter and refrigerate for 4 hours.

Slice dough into 1/4" thick slices. Place on cookie sheet. Cookies can be decorated with candies, rolled in colored sugar, or cut into pretty holiday shapes before baking. Bake in preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, until lightly browned.

Cherry Coconut Chocolate Squares

(Makes about 54 squares)

In addition to the basic dough you will need:

1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

3 large eggs

1 1/2 cups granulated sugar

1 teaspoon almond extract

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

3 cups flaked coconut

1/2 cup maraschino cherries, well drained and coarsely chopped

Line a 13"x9" baking pan with foil.

Stir cocoa powder into basic dough mixture. Press evenly into the prepared pan. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the crust looks dry.

In a medium bowl whisk together eggs, sugar, almond extract and baking powder until well blended. Stir in coconut and cherries. Pour over the baked crust.

Bake for 30-35 minutes, until top just begins to brown and a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool in the pan on a wire rack. Lift it out on to a cutting board using the foil ends and cut into 1 1/2" squares. Squares can be stored in an airtight container for up to 3 weeks.

Coconut Pineapple Cookies

(Makes about 36)

In addition to the basic dough you will need:

1 1/2 cups sweetened flaked coconut

1/3 cup pineapple preserves (use raspberry or apricot if you prefer)

Add 1 cup of the flaked coconut to the basic dough mixture and mix well. Shape the dough into 1 1/2" balls and roll in the remaining coconut to coat them. Place the balls 1" apart on lightly greased cookie sheets. Make a deep indentation in the center of each cookie with your fingertip.

Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cookie is firm and the coconut is lightly toasted. When cooled, fill each hole in the center of the cookies with the preserves.

You can vary this basic dough to make a wide variety of Christmas cookie recipes. Add other flavorings like maple, ginger or cinnamon. Add chopped dried fruits like apricots or dates. Or bake them plain in holiday shapes and decorate with colored icing.

Christmas is such a wonderful time of year. Here's hoping these quick and easy Christmas cookie recipes help keep the pressure off the cook.

About the Author

Karen Ciancio is a fan of all things cooking related. Her website Cookingnook.com contains recipes, cooking tips, diet and nutrition information. Visit the site for a free copy of our Holiday Gift Guide, with great ideas for everyone on your list.

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