2002 Chocolate-Glazed Brownies

By boandozzy

One serving (1 each) equals 173 calories, 6 g fat (3 g saturated fat), 14 mg cholesterol, 124 mg sodium, 30 g carbohydrate, 2 g fiber, 2 g protein.

Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch.

Originally published as Chocolate-Glazed Brownies in Light & Tasty October/November 2001, p66

Ingredients

• CHOCOLATE GLAZE:
• 1/3 cup butter, softened
• 1 cup sugar
• 3 egg whites
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 2/3 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 cup baking cocoa
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
• 2 tablespoons baking cocoa
• 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 3 to 4 teaspoons hot water
• Halloween candy sprinkles, optional

Preparation

Step 1

In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Beat in egg whites. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture.

Spread into an 8-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

For glaze, in a small bowl, combine the confectioners' sugar, cocoa, vanilla and enough water to achieve desired consistency. Spread over brownies. Decorate with candy sprinkles if desired. Cut into bars. Yield: 1 dozen.