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

Pagan's Note:

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.

• Total Time: 25 mins
• Prep Time: 10 mins
• Cook Time: 15 mins

Ingredients:

Serves: 20

Yield: 3.0 dozen s ...

• 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

Directions:

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

Reviews

[Je see ka]

i baked these for a diabetic family member and they were pretty sweet and tasty but im really used to the taste of low fat. they had kind of a rubber texture, but i guess thats to be expected.