1/2 c. (1 stick) butter, room temperature
2 tbsp. sugar
2 tsp. vanilla
Liquid sugar substitute equal to 1/3 c. sugar
1 1/4 c. all purpose flour
3 tbsp. cocoa
1/2 tsp. salt
1/4 c. chopped nuts
2 tbsp. raisins
Sprinkle sweet granulated sugar substitute as necessary

Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add vanilla and sugar substitute to creamed mixture. Beat at medium speed for 1/2 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 tablespoon of dough per ball. Place balls on cookie sheet that has been lined with aluminum foil or sprayed with Pam spray.

Bake at 325 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until slightly firm. Remove from oven and cool slightly. Roll lukewarm balls in Sprinkle Sweet. Cool to room temperature. 2 balls per serving, 178 calories.