Chocolate Chip Pecan Bars

Chocolate Chip Pecan Bars

Of course I’d find a way to include my favorite nuts in a fast and fun bar cookie recipe – don’t I just about always? The applesauce works real wonders in keeping the bar batter moist.

Serves 12 ( 2 each)

6 tablespoons reduced – calorie margarine

¼ cup unsweetened applesauce

½ cup SPLENDA Granular

¼ cup fat – free Milk

1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract

1 cup + 2 tablespoons all – purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking soda

¼ cup mini chocolate chips

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. Carefully spread batter into prepared pan. Evenly sprinkle chocolate chips and pecans over top. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes. Place pan on a wire rack and let set for at least 10 minutes. Cut into 24 bars.

Each serving equals

HE: 1 Fat * ½ Bread * ¼ Slider * 3 Optional Calories

101 Calories * 5 gm Ft * 2 gm Protein *

12 gm Carbohydrate * 123 gm Sodium *

12 gm Calcium * 1 gm Fiber

DIABETIC EXCHANGES: 1 Fat * 1 Starch