• 1/2 cup shortening
• 3 tablespoons sugar substitute with aspartame (such as Equal packets) or Splenda - depends on your tastes
  
• 1 egg
• 2 1/2 cups cake flour
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 cup skim milk
• 2 tablespoons water
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1. Cream shortening, add sugar substitute and egg; beat well. In a separate bowl, combine dry ingredients, add the milk, vanilla, and water. Put in flour mixture and stir well.
2. Chill dough 2 to 4 hours.
3. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C).
4. Roll out 1/8 inch thick and cut the cookies. Bake for 8 to 10 mins. Cool. Keep in air tight container.