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Fudgy Peanut Butter Brownies

SUBMITTED BY: Martha Domeny

"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."
RECIPE RATING:
The reviewer gave this recipe 10 stars. This recipe average a 4.1 star rating.
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PREP TIME  20 Min
COOK TIME  25 Min
READY IN  45 Min

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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

  1. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa and salt. Stir in applesauce, egg substitute and vanilla; mix well. Pour about half of the batter into a 13-in. x 9-in. x 2-in. baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. In a mixing bowl, combine the filling ingredients; beat until smooth. Drop by tablespoonfuls onto batter. Spoon remaining batter over the top; cut through batter with a knife to swirl peanut butter mixture.
  3. Bake at 325 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until edges are firm and center is almost set. Cool on a wire rack.
  4. In a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients until smooth. Spread over brownies.

FOOTNOTE

  • Nutritional Analysis: 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.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 2, 2007 by reborig
Absolutely delicious! I did make a few modifications based on what I had in the house. I used... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 16, 2007 by Amy Serge
Made this recipe exactly as it says and it turned out perfectly. They are incredibly moist and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 2 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 19, 2008 by AMBERKRYNOCK
Weird texture...my husband who was very excited about them when he saw the recipe was very... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Mar. 16, 2008 by Tiffany
So good! I had a box of brownie mix I had to use, so I just used the peanut butter filling and... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 29, 2008 by DI3MOOSE
I've nick named this recipe 'F5 Brownies' for Fudgy, Fudgy, Fudgy, Fudgy, Fudgy Brownies. I... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 14, 2008 by KIMBERLYANN327
These were not good at all. The "frosting" was way too thin and then when we actually tried... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 14, 2007 by Hales
A friend made these for me and I asked for the recipe! Always looking for a good treat with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 8, 2007 by Courtney Clarke
These brownies were not very tasty. I know they are low fat but I found them too bland. MORE


 
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