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Recipes

Agave Nectar Spice Cookies

Amanda Carlson-Phillips December 14, 2009

Cook Time: 1 1/2 hrs

Serves: 48

Calories: 59

Protein: .74g

Total Fat: 1g
Saturated Fat: .29g
Carbohydrates: 12g
Dietary Fiber: .32g

Ingredients

1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup vegetable shortening
1/2 cup agave nectar
1 large egg
2 1/4 cups white flour, unbleached
2 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon, ground
1/2 tsp cloves, ground
1/2 tsp ginger, ground
1/4 tsp salt
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine 1 cup of brown sugar with 1/2 cup of vegetable shortening in a large bowl.
Beat mixture at a medium speed until light and fluffy.
Add 1/2 cup of agave nectar and 1 large egg to the bowl, beat well.
In another bowl, mix 2 1/4 cups of white flour with 2 teaspoons of baking soda, 1 teaspoon of ground cinnamon, 1/2 teaspoon of ground cloves, 1/2 teaspoon of ground ginger, and 1/4 teaspoon of salt.
Stir ingredients with a whisk.
Add flour mixture to sugar mixture, beat at a low speed until blended.
Cover bowl with plastic wrap, and place it in the freezer for 1 hour.
Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
Place water 1/2 cup of water in a small bowl and 1/4 cup of sugar in another bowl.
Lightly coat hands with cooking spray.
Shape dough into 1-inch balls.
Dip one side of each ball in water, then dip the wet side into the sugar.
Place balls, sugar side up, 1 inch apart, on baking sheets coated with cooking spray.
Bake for 8-10 minutes.
Remove from pans, then cool on wire rack before serving.