Sugar Free Christmas Cookies

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3 tablespoons Equal ® sugar substitute
• 1 egg
• Several drops of food coloring (optional)
• 2 1/2 cups cake flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Cream shortening. Add sweetener, egg, and food coloring (if desired); beat well.
2. In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients, add the milk, vanilla, and water. Put in flour mixture and stir well.
3. Chill dough 2 to 4 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
5. Roll out 1/8 inch thick and cut the cookies into desired shapes. Bake for 8 to 10 minutes.
6. Cool. Store in air tight container.

Recipe Yield: Yield: 24 servings