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Thursday, February 18, 2010

Healthy Hint

Substitute 1/2 of the shortening in any cookie recipe with cooked white beans (navy, great northern, etc). Smash them to a paste with a fork or put in a food processor to puree. They provide a great "hidden" source of protein and cut out 1/2 the guilt of eating cookies. Increase salt in your cookie recipe by 1/4 tsp. Guaranteed your kids won't notice!

Note: cookie texture may change and become more cake like

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