Preheat oven to 375 degrees Grease your cookie sheets.

1/2 c. vegetable shortening, softened
1/3 c. granulated sugar replacement
1 egg, beaten
2 c. cake flour
1/3 c. cocoa
1/2 tsp. cinnamon
1/2 tsp. salt
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1 c. unsweetened applesauce
1/4 c. water

Cream together shortening and sugar replacement. Add egg and blend well. Sift all dry ingredients together and add alternately with applesauce and water to creamed mixture. Be sure to add flour first and last. Drop by teaspoons onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 375 degrees for 12 to 15 minutes. Yields about 40 cookies.