Make this recipe a recipe that people in that category can eat. categories: ['low_sugar'], recipe: beat butter until creamy. add sugar gradually, then add syrup, egg yolk, and extracts; beat well. stir in flour and pecans. divide dough in half and shape into logs 2" in diameter. wrap in plastic wrap and refrigerate until firm. preheat oven to 350°f. cut logs into 1/2" thick rounds; arrange on greased cookie sheets. bake for 18-20 minutes, or until golden brown.

Target recipe: cream butter, egg and vanilla until mixed and fluffy. beat in dry ingredients gradually mixing well after each addition. mix in dates, coconut and 1/2 cup of the nuts. form dough into two 1-1/2 inch logs. roll logs into remaining nuts (1/4 cup each). wrap in waxed paper and chill (or freeze) until firm enough to slice. preheat oven to 350°. slice cookies 1/4-inch thick and place on a nonstick cookie sheet. bake 10-12 minutes until light golden brown. cool on wire racks. 2 cookies = 1 fat, 1/2 fruit, 1/4 bread, 95 calories.