Cookie Brittle

1/2 cup (125 mL) margarine

2 tsp (10 mL) vanilla

1 tsp (5 mL) salt

3 tblsp (45 mL) granulated sugar replacement

2 cups (500 mL) flour (sifted)

1 cup (250 mL) semisweet chocolate chips

1/2 cup (125 mL) walnuts (chopped fine)

Instructions: ------------- Combine margarine, vanilla, salt and sugar replacement in mixing bowl or food processor; beat until smooth. Stir in flour, chocolate chips and walnuts. Press into ungreased 15 x 10-in. (39 x 25-cm) pan. Bake at 375 degrees F (190 C) for 25 minutes. Remove from oven, score into 2 x 1-in. (5 x 2.5-cm) pieces and cool completely. Break into candy pieces.

Exchange 1 piece: 1/2 fat 1/3 bread

Calories 1 piece: 48

Source: Diabetic Candy, Cookie & Dessert Cookbook by Mary Jane Finsand