Diabetic-friendly Chocolate Balls

== Ingredients ==
* ½ cup margarine, room temperature
* 2 tbsp sugar
* ⅓ cup liquid sugar substitute
* 1¼ cup flour
* 3 tbsp cocoa
* ½ tsp salt
* ¼ cup chopped nuts
* 2 tbsp raisins
* sprinkle sweet granulated sugar substitute, as necessary
== Directions ==
# Cream together margarine and sugar until light and fluffy.
# Add vanilla and sugar substitute to creamed mixture.
# Beat at medium speed for ½ 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 aluminum 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 sweetener.
# Cool to room temperature and serve two balls per serving.
=== Chocolate mint balls ===
# Add ½ teaspoon peppermint flavoring along with 1 teaspoon vanilla instead to the 2 teaspoons vanilla.
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Category:Cocoa Recipes
Category:Diabetic-friendly Recipes
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