Sometimes we all feel like indulging the kid in us. This recipe is the way to do just that -- and at only a scootch over 21 calories a serving!

Yield: 12 tootsie roll snacks

Ingredients:
1/4 cup Whey Low
2 tablespoons water
1/4 cup nonfat dry milk
1 tablespoon Maple Leaf butter powder
2 tablespoons cocoa
1/4 teaspoon vanilla
2 tablespoons powdered Whey Low

Add the Whey Low and water to a microwave-safe mixing bowl.  Microwave on high for 1 minute, stir, then microwave again for 30 seconds, stir, then microwave again for another 30 seconds. (You're basically making a "corn syrup substitute" at this point.) Be very careful. This mixture will be HOT!

Next stir in the nonfat dry milk, butter powder, cocoa, and vanilla. Blend. Work in 1 tablespoon of the powdered Whey Low. Sprinkle the remaining tablespoon of Whey Low onto a "kneading surface" and turn the tootsie roll mixture out onto it. Knead the mixture until it's no longer sticky to the touch. Divide mixture into 12 "rolls."

Be sure to wrap the candy in plastic wrap or waxed paper as soon as possible. Otherwise, the candy will quickly dry out.

Unfortunately, Whey Low isn't expected to be available in stores nationwide until sometime in 2003. For now, however, you can order it from the company Web site at www.wheylow.com.

You'll find a link to glycemic index information on the CookingWithPam SugarFree Index Page.

To see a Nutritional Analysis comparison for a recipe using sugar versus Whey Low, check out Spiced Chai-Style Creamer Mix.

Nutritional Analysis:
Calories per serving: 21.62
PCF Ratio: 11-76-12
Protein per serving: 1.16 g
Carbohydrate per serving: 7.88 g
Fat per serving: 0.56 g
Sat. Fat: 0.34
Cholesterol: 1.66
Sodium: 19.08
Fiber: 0.30

(A regular 2-ounce tootsie roll has 110 calories and 2 grams of fat -- in the form of hydrogenated soybean oil, the worst type of fat. Source.)

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