
If you have been craving dessert or something chocolate these brownies will
hit the spot. and satisfy that sweet craving. I sometimes eat one in the afternoon
for a snack. I also found that they are more filling if I add some sliced almonds or
chopped pecans or walnuts to them before baking.
You can sprinkle the almonds on top before you bake or mix with the batter.
The pecans and walnuts are better mixed into the batter.
Ingredients * cooking spray
* 1/4 cup butter
* 2/3 cup sugar, granulated (see tip)
* 1/2 cup water
* 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
* 1 cup flour, all-purpose
* 1/4 cup cocoa powder, unsweetened
* 1 teaspoon baking powder
* 1/4 cup chocolate chips, semisweet miniature
* 2 teaspoon sugar, powdered(see tip2)
* Pecans peices, chopped walnuts, or sliced almonds(optional)
Preparation Preheat oven to 350°F. Lightly coat the bottom of a 9x9x2-inch baking
pan with nonstick cooking spray, being careful not to coat sides of pan.
In a medium saucepan, melt butter; remove from heat.
Stir in granulated sugar, the water, and vanilla.
Stir in flour, cocoa powder, and baking powder until combined.
Stir in chocolate pieces. (and nuts)
Pour batter into prepared pan.
Bake for 15 to 18 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center
comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Remove from pan. Cut into 16 bars. Sprinkle with the powdered sugar.
Carbs per serving17g Tip: Use Splenda or Altern to reduce carbs,
Tip2: Eat plain to reduce the carbs even more.
Posted at Tuesday, April 08, 2008 by Kowgirl
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