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Fudgy Peanut Butter Brownies

No one believes these fudgy brownies—with a hint of peanut butter—are actually low-fat. They're so full of flavor, they'll satisfy anyone's chocolate cravings.

20 ServingsPrep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min. + cooling

Ingredients

2 cups sugar
1-1/2 cups 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

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.
In a small bowl, beat the filling ingredients until smooth. Drop by

2 of 2

Fudgy Peanut Butter Brownies (continued)

Directions (continued)

tablespoonfuls onto batter. Spoon remaining batter over the top; cut
through batter with a knife to swirl peanut butter mixture.
Bake at 325° for 25-30 minutes or until edges are firm and center
is almost set. Cool on a wire rack.
In a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients until smooth.
Spread over brownies. Yield: 20 brownies.

Nutrition Facts: One brownie equals 201 calories, 3 g fat (1 g saturated fat), 3 mg cholesterol, 119 mg sodium, 40 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 5 g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2-1/2 starch, 1/2 fat.