Becky’s Congo Bars

Becky’s Congo Bars

My daughter , Becky , has loved these old – timey treats since she was a little girl. Now that she’s a mom and all grown – up , these are  still the ones she asks for when comes for a visit!

Serves 8 ( 2 each)

6 tablespoons reduced – calories margarine

¼ cup unsweetened applesauce

½ cup SPLENDA Granular

¼ cup at – free milk

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup + 2 tablespoons all – purpose flour

1 teaspoon baking powder

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ cup mini chocolate chips

¼ cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spray a 7-by-11 inch biscuit pan with butter – flavored cooking spray. In a large bowl, cream margarine, applesauce, and SPLENDA. Using a sturdy spoon. Stir in milk and vanilla extract. Add flour and baking soda. Mix gently just to combine. Fold in chocolate chips and walnuts. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan. Bake for 18 to 22 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack  and allow to completely. Cut into 16 bars.

Each serving equals:

HE: 1 Fat * ¾  Bread * ¼ Protein  * ¼ Slider*

18 Optional Calories  

159 calories * 7 gm Fat * 4 gm Protein *

20 gm carbohydrate * 234 mg sodium *

74 mg Calcium * 1  gm Fiber

DIABETIC EXCHANGES: 1 Fat * 1 starch