Source: The Joslin Diabetes Gourmet Cookbook

German Loaf Cookies are a great and tasty treat.

Servings

2.5
2 1/2 tbsp  fructose sweetener 0.5
0 1/2 cup  liquid egg substitute 4.0
4 each  reduced fat margarine (80%) 1.0
1 each  fresh lemon juice, per fruit 0.125
0.125 tsp  almond extract 1.5
1 1/2 cup  white all purpose flour 2.75
2 3/4 tsp  low sodium baking powder 0.5
0 1/2 tbsp  unsweetened cocoa powder 0.5
0 1/2 tsp  ground cinnamon

1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Combine fructose and egg substitute; beat until light and fluffy.
3. Add margarine, lemon juice, lemon zest, almond extract, flour, and baking powder. Mix well.
4. Place three-quarters of the dough mixture on a floured board. Form a rectangle about 3/4 inch (2cm) thick.
5. Add cocoa and cinnamon to remaining dough. Roll flat, then spread over rectangle. Fold both sides of dough into the middle to make a long, flattened log.
6. Place on ungreased baking sheet and bake for 40 minutes, until lightly browned.
7. Remove from oven and slice with a very sharp knife into 1/2-inch slices.
8. Preheat broiler. Place slices on an ungreased baking sheet and broil for a few moments on each side (be careful; these burn easily). Cool on a wire rack.