1/2 c Margarine,room temp
2 tb Sugar
1/3 c Liquid sugar substitute
1 1/4 c Flour
3 tb Cocoa
1/2 ts Salt
1/4 c Chopped nuts
2 tb Raisins
Sprinkle sweet granuated sugar substitute, as
necessary. Cream together margarine and sugar until
light and fluffy. Add vanilla and sugar substitute to
creamed mixture. Beat at medium speed for 1/2 minute.
Stir together flour, cocoa and salt to blend. Add to
creamed mixture and mix at low speed about 1 minute or
until blended. Add nuts and raisins to dough. Mix
lightly. Shape into balls using 1 tablespoonful of
dough per ball. Place balls on a cookie sheet that has
been lined with alumiun foil or sprayed with PAN
spray. Bake at 325 F for 20-25 minutes or until
slightly firm. Remove form oven and cool slightly.
Roll lukewarm balls in Sprinkle Swet. Cool to room
temperature and serve two balls per serving.
Variation: Chocolate Mint Balls: Add 1/2 teaspoon
peppermint flavoring along with 1 teaspoon vanilla
instead to the 2 teaspoons vanilla. From *Prodigy's
Food and Wine-Healthy Eating Bulletin Board, from
Bridget Benjamin-PHFC09A
