SUPER SPUD BROWNIES

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These moist and cakey brownies came from my mom's old cookbook. Mashed potatoes may seem like an unusual ingredient, but this recipe took first place at a local festival. -Marlene Gerer, Denton, Montana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

3/4 cup mashed potatoes
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup canola oil
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/3 cup cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped pecans, optional
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the mashed potatoes, sugars, oil, eggs and vanilla. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder and salt; gradually add to potato mixture. Fold in pecans if desired. Transfer to a greased 9-in. square baking pan., Bake at 350° for 23-27 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150 calories, Fat 8g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 68mg sodium, Carbohydrate 19g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

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