PEANUT BUTTER COOKIES 
1 1/2 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. butter
1/2 c. creamy peanut butter
1/2 tsp. grated fresh orange rind
1 1/2 tsp. pure vanilla extract
1 egg, well beaten
1/3 c. orange juice
Sugar substitute equivalent to 1/2 c. sugar
3/4 c. seedless raisins

Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Sift together flour, baking powder, and salt. Cream together butter, peanut butter, orange rind, and vanilla. Add egg, orange juice, and sweetener; blend well. Add dry ingredients gradually; mix well after each addition. Add raisins; mix well. Measure 1 level tablespoon of dough for each cookie.

Roll between hands to form ball. Place 2 inches apart on an ungreased cookie sheet; flatten with fork. Bake about 15 minutes. Store cookies in a tightly covered tin. These cookies have better flavor and texture 24 hours after baking. 1 serving: 2 cookies. Food Exchanges per serving: 2 Fats plus 1/2 Starch.

 

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