Fudgy Peanut Butter Brownies |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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No one believes these fudgy brownieswith a hint of peanut butterare actually low-fat. They're so full of flavor, they'll satisfy anyone's chocolate cravings. Ingredients:
2 cups sugar |
1-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
3/4 cup baking cocoa |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
2/3 cup unsweetened applesauce |
3/4 cup egg substitute |
2 teaspoons vanilla extract |
filling: |
3 ounces reduced-fat cream cheese, softened |
1/3 cup reduced-fat peanut butter |
1/4 cup sugar |
1/4 cup egg substitute |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
frosting: |
1 cup confectioners' sugar |
3 tablespoons baking cocoa |
2 tablespoons 2% milk |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
1 teaspoon water |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa and salt. Stir in the applesauce, egg substitute and vanilla. Pour half of the batter into a 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan coated with cooking spray.
2. In a small bowl, beat the filling ingredients until smooth. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto batter. Spoon remaining batter over the top; cut through batter with a knife to swirl peanut butter mixture.
3. Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until edges are firm and center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack.
4. In a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread over brownies. Yield: 20 brownies.
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