Almost Shortbread Cookies

Contributed by Healthy Recipes For Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: The New Family Cookbook For People with Diabetes
 * Yield: 2 dozen cookies (24 servings)

Ingredients

 * 2 cups all-purpose flour
 * 1½ tsp baking powder
 * ½ corn or canola oil
 * 1 large egg
 * 2 tbsp sugar
 * 1 tsp pure vanilla extract

Directions

 * 1) Preheat oven to 350°F.
 * 2) Prepare a cookie sheet with non-stick pan spray.
 * 3) Combine all the ingredients and ¼ cup water in a large bowl to form a soft dough.
 * 4) Refrigerate the dough 1 hour to chill.
 * 5) Roll or pat out ¼ inch thick on a floured board.
 * 6) Cut 2-inch rounds and place them 1 inch apart on the prepared cookie sheet.
 * 7) Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the edges are a light golden brown.
 * 8) Cool and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition information
Per Serving (1 cookie):
 * 90 Calories | 5g Fat | 9mg Cholesterol | 26mg Sodium | 9g Carbs | 0g Dietary Fiber | 1g Sugars | 1g Protein
 * Diabetic exchanges: ½ starch, 1 fat