FUDGY PEANUT BUTTER BROWNIES

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 20 brownies.

Number Of Ingredients 19

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

Steps:

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

Nutrition Facts : Calories 201 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 3mg cholesterol, Sodium 119mg sodium, Carbohydrate 40g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 5g protein.