ELSWET'S QUICK, EASY, & DELICIOUS DIABETIC IRISH SHORTBREAD

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Elswet's Quick, Easy, & Delicious Diabetic Irish Shortbread image

This is an old recipe from Elswet's mother. We have no idea where it came from, but the family name was McQueen. ;) This is the diabetic version. The alternate ["normal"] ingredients are listed as comments.

Provided by Pagan

Categories     Dessert

Time 25m

Yield 3 dozen small cookies, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

1 cup fat-free margarine, we use Promise it works beautifully, may use real butter if you have no dietary concerns
1/3 cup artificial sweetener, we use Altern by WalMart, may use 2/3 cup confectioner's sugar XXX if you have no dietary concerns p
2 tablespoons artificial sweetener
2 cups whole wheat flour, measure before sifting, may use 2 cups all purpose white flour if you have no dietary concerns

Steps:

  • Cream together the sugar and butter, adding sugar in slowly. Sift in the flour slowly, mixing as you add.
  • Turn out onto a LIGHTLY floured board, and knead until thoroughly mixed, approximately 12-15 times.
  • Roll to 1/4 inch thickness, cut and place on parchment paper-covered baking sheet.
  • Bake for 15 minutes at 350°F Allow to cool on baking sheet, placed on baking rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 45.8, Fat 0.6, SaturatedFat 0.3, Sodium 68.2, Carbohydrate 9.2, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 0.1, Protein 1.7

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