Craving a sweet treat without compromising on health? Look no further than these irresistibly chewy fruit cookies, crafted with the goodness of natural fruits and devoid of refined sugars. Embark on a culinary journey as we unveil the secrets behind these delightful cookies, packed with wholesome ingredients that tantalize your taste buds while nourishing your body. From selecting the ripest fruits to mastering the art of achieving that perfect chewy texture, this article will guide you through every step, ensuring a delectable and guilt-free indulgence. Get ready to satisfy your sweet cravings with these wholesome and flavorful fruit chewy cookies, a testament to the harmony between taste and well-being.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
NO SUGAR ADDED COOKIES
Sugarless fruity cookie, great for those watching their sugar intake.
Provided by Karly
Categories Desserts Fruit Dessert Recipes Banana Dessert Recipes
Yield 6
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Cream the butter or margarine until light and fluffy. Add the bananas and mix well. Beat in the eggs and vanilla.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda, salt, ground nutmeg and ground cinnamon. Add the dry mixture to the creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the oats and the chopped nuts. Cover and chill dough for 1 hour.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C). Lightly grease baking sheets.
- Drop chilled teaspoon-sized rounds of cookie dough onto the prepared baking sheet. Bake in the preheated oven for 10 to 12 minutes.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 483.2 calories, Carbohydrate 43.8 g, Cholesterol 92 mg, Fat 31.6 g, Fiber 4.1 g, Protein 8.2 g, SaturatedFat 15.7 g, Sodium 580.8 mg, Sugar 5.5 g
NO SUGAR FRUIT COOKIES
Make and share this No Sugar Fruit Cookies recipe from Food.com.
Provided by MizzNezz
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 25m
Yield 2 dozen, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In large saucepan, mix dates, apple, raisins and water.
- Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer 3 minutes.
- Cool.
- Mix flour, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt.
- Stir into date mixture.
- Mix well.
- Mix eggs and sweetener; add to batter.
- Drop by tablespoons on nonstick sheet.
- Bake at 350* for 10 minutes.
FRUIT CHEWY COOKIES WITH NO ADDED SUGAR
These are a slight variation of a lovely cookie from a great diabetic cookbook called "Sweet & Natural: Desserts without sugar, honey, molasses or artificial sweetner" by Janet Warrington. I found this cookbook at a thrift store and have been meaning to try something from it. This is my first try. The original recipe lists carob powder as an optional ingredient. I decided to use it, but had to use cocoa powder as that was what I had. So feel free to leave it off. When you look at these cooled cookies the dates look like chocolate chips and my kids were slightly dissapointed when they realized they were fruit, but the enjoyed these a lot. A nice little fruity cookie which is quite sweet without any added sugar. Also, if you have over-ripe bananas which have not been frozen feel free to use those. I just have a bunch of bananas in my freezer.
Provided by ladypit
Categories Drop Cookies
Time 50m
Yield 2 dozen, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
- Defrost the bananas so they are soft and mash them in a bowl, leaving some little chunks.
- Into the bowl add the egg whites and mix well.
- Then add the dates and the raisins and mix well or until the fruit is coated with the egg mixture.
- Add the oatmeal and the cocoa powder if you are using it.
- Let the bowl sit for 10 minutes or until the oatmeal absorbs all the liquid.
- Spray baking pans with cooking spray.
- Using 2 teaspoons, spoon the mixture onto the baking pan.
- With the back of one of the spoons, smush the mixture down so it is somewhat flat.
- Bake the cookies for 20-25 minutes or until the edges are getting golden brown.
- Remove the cookies to a cooling rack.
CHEWY FRUIT COOKIES
This recipe, given to me by a friend years ago, was one I used to save just for Christmas. But friends and family began to request them regularly, and now I buy extra candied cherries when they go on sale in December so I can make the treats all year long.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 35m
Yield 3 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and buttermilk. Combine the flour, salt and baking soda; gradually add to creamed mixture and mix well. Stir in the cherries, dates and chopped pecans. , Drop by heaping tablespoonfuls 2 in. apart onto lightly greased baking sheets. Top each with a pecan half. Bake at 350° for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove to wire racks.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 114 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 6mg cholesterol, Sodium 60mg sodium, Carbohydrate 15g carbohydrate (9g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
Tips:
- Use ripe bananas. The riper the bananas, the sweeter they will be and the less added sugar you will need.
- Mash the bananas well. This will help to incorporate them into the dough and prevent them from becoming chunky.
- Use a combination of flours. This will help to create a chewy cookie that is not too dense.
- Don't overmix the dough. Overmixing can make the cookies tough.
- Chill the dough before baking. This will help the cookies to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
- Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
Conclusion:
These fruit chewy cookies are a delicious and healthy snack that are perfect for people of all ages. They are made with all-natural ingredients and contain no added sugar, making them a guilt-free treat. The cookies are also very easy to make and can be customized with your favorite fruits and nuts. So next time you are looking for a healthy and satisfying snack, give these fruit chewy cookies a try!
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