RFCJ RECIPE ARCHIVE
Posted by : Lita Cookies: Fruit and Nut Gems - pareve
A very special treat -- especially for those who cannot tolerate concentrated sweeteners, and for those who are allergic to wheat. These naturally sweet munchies contain no added sweeteners, and no flour. They deliver a big jolt of potassium, a mineral vital to the rhythmic beat of your heart. Oat Bran and lecithin makes them a boon to cholesterol-watchers. All this and flavors that cozy up to your tongue with all the nostalgia of an old -fashioned bar. Maybe you should double the recipe. 1 cup raisins (Plumped by soaking for 1/2 hr.) 1 cup pitted prunes, chopped 1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts 3 Tbsp Oat Bran 2 Tbsp lecithin granules 3 eggs, lightly beaten, if you're limiting egg yolks, use the whites only Preheat oven to 350 F. In a mixing bowl, combine raisins, prunes, nuts, oat bran and lecithin granules. Add the beaten eggs, or egg whites and mix well. Spoon the batter into the cups of 2 miniature muffin tins, lightly greased or lined with paper baking cups. Bake for 20 minutes. Yield: 2 dozen miniature fruitcakes Approximately 95 calories each Jane Kinderlehrer Author: Smart Cookies Source: New York Times
