Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
     1/2  cup           margarine -- (1 stick)
     2/3  cup           sugar
                        dry sugar substitute equal to equal to
                        -- 1/4 cup sugar
                        (optional)
     1/4  cup           egg -- (whites)
   1      teaspoon      vanilla
   1      teaspoon      black walnut flavoring
     1/4  cup           water
   2      cups          all-purpose flour
     1/3  cup           black walnuts (chopped)
   2      teaspoons     dry buttermilk
   1      teaspoon      baking soda
     1/4  teaspoon      salt

Preparation:

Cream margarine, sugar and dry sugar substitute together at medium speed until lightly and creamy. Add egg whites, flavoring and water, and mix at medium speed for 30 seconds, scraping down the bowl before and after adding egg whites, flavorings and water. Stir flour, nuts, dry buttermilk, baking soda and salt together to blend well, and add to creamy mixture. Mix at medium speed to blend. Drop dough by 1 1/2 tablespoonful onto cookie sheets that have been sprayed with pan spray or lined with aluminum foil. Press each cookie down to 1/2 thick with the back of a tablespoon dipped in cold water. Bake at 350 for 12 to 14 minutes, or until cookies are browned on the bottom. Remove them to a wire rack and cool room temperature.