Estimated Nutrition (whole recipe, rough)
What these numbers assume — 8 portions →
| Ingredient | Portion assumed | kcal |
|---|---|---|
| Flour | 1 cup (125g) all-purpose | 455 |
| Butter | 1 tbsp (14g) | 102 |
| Cherry | 1 cup (138g) | 87 |
| Egg | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Egg Substitute | 1 large egg (50g) | 78 |
| Sugar | 1 tbsp (12.5g) granulated | 49 |
| Vanilla | 1 tsp extract (4ml) | 12 |
| Salt | 1 tsp (6g) | 0 |
Totals for the whole recipe, adding one typical portion per ingredient — listed above. Quantities in the recipe are not counted, so this is a rough guide only — not suitable for medical or dietary planning.
Ingredients
- 1 2/3 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 5 tbsp unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup sugar or Splenda
- 1/4 cup Egg Beaters or other fat-free egg substitute
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- Cherry jam (sugar free if desired)
- 16 Whole cherries, fresh or frozen (no added sugar)
Directions
Preheat oven to 375 degrees Fereignheit
Chop fresh or frozen cherries
In a small bowl, stir together flour and baking powder
In a large bowl, mix the butter and sugar until smooth then beat in egg and vanilla
Slowly blend in the dry ingredients.
Form dough into 1 1/2 inch balls, and place onto ungreased cookie sheets
Scoop on 1/2 teaspoons of cherry jam and 1/2 teaspoon of chopped cherries
Bake 8 to 10 minutes in the preheated oven, or until golden. Let stand on cookie sheet two minutes before removing to cool on wire racks.
Category:Healthy Desserts