BROWNIE CRUNCH

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PointsPlus Value: 4

Yields 1 piece per serving.

  • 12
  • 15 mins
  • 45 mins

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup(s) all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp table salt
  • 5 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa
  • 1 cup(s) sugar, granulated
  • 1/2 cup(s) low fat cream cheese, softened
  • 2 large egg(s), divided into yolks and whites
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1/2 cup(s) crispy rice cereal
  • 2 Tbsp powdered sugar
  • 1 Tbsp salted butter, melted

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350°F. Place 2 sheets of nonstick aluminum foil in bottom and up sides of a 9- X 9-inch baking pan (or place regular foil in pan and coat it with cooking spray).

In a medium bowl, sift together flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa.

In a large bowl, cream together granulated sugar and cream cheese until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating until fully combined; mix in vanilla. Slowly blend flour mixture into cream cheese mixture.

In another medium bowl, whip egg whites until soft peaks begin to form. Fold egg whites into brownie batter; spread batter evenly in prepared pan.

Combine cereal, powdered sugar and melted butter in a small bowl; sprinkle on top of brownies. Place pan on middle rack in oven and bake just until center sets, about 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely and cut into 12 pieces.