In a food processor, combine shortening, cream cheese, and fructose; mix until creamy in texture. Add the egg substitute and water; mix thoroughly.

Sift flour, baking powder, and salt (if desired) together and add to creamed mixture; blend well. Shape into a roll about 1 1/2 inches in diameter and refrigerate overnight.

Cut into 1 1/2-inch slices and place on ungreased cookie sheets. Bake at 350 degrees for 8 to 10 minutes or until the tops are golden brown. Remove cookies from the oven, and let them cool on racks.

This recipe yields 15 servings. Serving size: 2 cookies.

Exchanges Per Serving: 1 Fat, 1/2 Starch.

Nutrition Facts: Calories 78; Calories from Fat 43; Total Fat 5g; Saturated Fat 1g; Cholesterol 2mg; Sodium 37mg; Without Added Salt 6mg; Carbohydrate 7g; Dietary Fiber 0g; Sugars 1g; Protein 2g.