1 1/2 cups flour
1/3 c. butter
4 tsp. liquid sweetener or 6 pkgs. powdered sweetener
1 egg
2 tsp. vanilla
1/4 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. soda
3/4 c. water
1/3 c. semi-sweet chocolate pieces

In small mixer bowl, combine sweetener, butter, egg and vanilla. Beat 1 1/2 minutes at high speed. Measure flour by lightly spooning into cup and leveling off. Add remaining ingredients except chocolate pieces and nuts. Blend well; beat 2 minutes at medium speed, scraping sides of bowl. Stir in chocolate pieces and nuts.

Pour batter into an ungreased 8 inch square baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees for 20-22 minutes. Cool. Cut into bars.

Makes 24 bars.