SPICE COOKIES

2 cups white whole-wheat flour*

2 tsp baking soda

2 tsp ginger

2 tsp ground cinnamon

3/4 cup butter, softened

1/2 cup Splenda OR Stevia

1 egg, beaten with fork

1/4 cup sugar-free maple syrup

Preheat oven to 350-degrees. 

Line cookie sheet with parchment paper.

In a small bowl, combine flour, baking soda, ginger and cinnamon, stir to mix well. In a large bowl, combine the very softened butter and the sweetener until well combined. Stir in the egg and maple syrup, make a well in the center. Add flour mixture to the well and stir until fully combined.

Drop by teaspoonful or tablespoonful (according to the size cookies you prefer) onto the prepared cookie sheet. Bake approximately 15 minutes or until lightly browned.

*It is important for diabetics to use whole grains and stay away from refined grains.

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