Ingredients

• 1 1/4 cups of softened butter
• 1 1/2 cups of sucralose based sweetener such as Splenda
• 2 eggs
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract (optional)
• 1 cup all-purpose white flour
• 1 cup all-purpose whole wheat flour
• 3/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder

• 1 teaspoon baking soda

• 2 cups semisweet chocolate chips or carob chips (optional)

Directions

1. Pre-heat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. Cream butter and sweetener together until light and fluffy.
3. Beat eggs in one at a time, mix in vanilla if used.
4. Combine flour, cocoa and baking soda and stir into the creamed mixture.
5. Mix in chocolate chips or carob chips if used.
6. Roll into balls and flatten on cookie sheet.
7. Bake for 8 – 9 minutes in pre-heated oven.  Cookies should be soft.
8. Let stand to cool.