Diabetic Chewy Molasses Ginger Cookies

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These cookies are every bit as hearty and spicy as their original counterparts, but the fat and the calories have been reduced.

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Steps

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Spray cookie sheet with nonstick spray.

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Set aside.

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In a large mixing bowl , beat the margarine with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.

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Add the brown sugar , baking soda , ginger , and 1 / 2 teaspoon cinnamon.

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Beat until combined.

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Beat in eggbeaters and molasses.

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Beat in as much of the all-purpose and whole wheat flour as you can with the mixer.

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Stir in any remaining flour with a wooden spoon.

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Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 1 hour.

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Shape dough into 1-inch balls.

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Combine the granulated splenda and 1 teaspoon cinnamon.

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Roll balls in splenda-cinnamon mixture.

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Place 2 inches apart on prepared cookie sheet.

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Bake in a preheated 350f oven for 10 to 11 minutes or until set and tops are cracked.

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Remove from cookie sheet.

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Cool on a wire rack.

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Makes about 4 dozen.

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Ingredients

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nonstick cooking spray, margarine, splenda brown sugar blend, baking soda, ground ginger, ground cinnamon, egg beaters egg substitute, dark molasses, all-purpose flour, whole wheat flour, splenda granular