Recipe: Equal Ultimate Fudge Brownies

Equal Ultimate Fudge Brownies
Source: Equal Sweetner

48% calorie reduction from traditional recipe

1 1 /2 cups margarine
16 oz. unsweetened chocolate, coarsely chopped
1 1/3 cups skim milk
1 1/3 cups apricot preserves with Equal sweetener or apricot spreadable fruit
4 (1/2 cups) egg yolks
4 tsp. vanilla
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 cup+2 tbsp. (144 packets) Equal Bulk sweetener
2 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
12 (1 1/2 cups) egg whites or no-cholesterol egg product
1/2 tsp. cream of tartar
1 1/2 cups (7 oz.) walnuts or pecans, chopped (optional)

In large saucepan, heat margarine, chocolate, milk and preserves over medium-low heat until chocolate is melted and mixture is smooth, whisking frequently. Transfer mixture to large bowl; cool to lukewarm.

Whisk egg yolks and vanilla into chocolate mixture; mix in combined flour, Equal Bulk, baking powder and salt.

Beat egg whites and cream of tartar to stiff but not dry peaks; fold into chocolate mixture. Fold in 3/4 cup walnuts; reserve 3/4 cup. Pour batter into greased half-sheet, 18x12x2 inches, or 2 quarter-sheets, 13x9x2 inches; sprinkle with reserved 3/4 cup nuts.

Bake in preheated 350F oven until brownies are set in the center and begin to pull away from sides of pan (24 to 28 minutes). Cool before cutting.

60 servings
Per serving: calories 122, protein 3 g, carbohydrate 11 g, fat 9 g, cholesterol 14 mg, sodium 107 mg, food exchanges: 1/2 Bread, 2 Fat