Irritable Bowel Syndrome Message Boards | Re: THANKS KREE!!! Ginger Cookies????

You're welcome! Unfortunately cookies are a lot harder than most things to modify, because many of them need the "fat" in order to have the right texture... and as you know we can't have anything too high in fat. I don't know what texture these cookies are supposed to be, but you could try substituting unsweetened applesauce for at least 1/4 cup of the butter and then using soy margarine for the rest. If they're supposed to be a little cakier it should work, but if they're a crispy cookie it would probably turn out kind of funny. You'll never know until you try! Sometimes it's possible to just use less fat in a cookie without replacing it, too... it depends on the cookie. As for the other ingredients, you're right, all you'd have to do is use egg whites for the eggs. Molasses is perfectly safe.

If you do try this let us know how they come out! I wish I could give you a more definite answer, but I've never really been brave enough to try modifying many cookie recipes.

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