Equal Sweetener Fudgy Brownies Recipe

This recipe is from the cookbook Favorite All Time Recipes - Equal Sweetener Diabetic Cooking, Publications International, 2000.

FUDGY BROWNIES

6 tablespoons margarine
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1/3 cup skim milk
1/3 cup apricot preserves with NutraSweet brand sweetener or apricot spreadable fruit
1 egg yolk
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
10-3/4 teaspoons Equal for Recipes or 36 packets Equal sweetener or 1-1/2 cups Equal Spoonful
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
3 egg whites
1/8 teaspoon cream of tartar
1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts

Heat margarine, chocolate, milk and apricot preserves in small saucepan, whisking frequently, until chocolate is almost melted.  Remove from heat; whisk until chocolate is melted.  Whisk in egg yolk and vanilla; mix in combined flour, Equal, baking powder and salt until smooth.

Beat egg whites and cream of tartar to stiff peaks in large bowl.  Fold chocolate mixture into egg whites.  Fold in walnuts, if desired.  Pour batter into greased 8-inch square baking pan.

Bake in preheated 350° F oven until brownies are firm to touch and toothpick comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes (do not overbake).  Cool on wire rack.  Serve warm or at room temperature.

Makes 16 servings.

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