Cocoa Brownies

Ingredients

1/2 cup (125 mL) soft margarine
1 cup (250 mL) sugar
1/2 cup (125 mL) all purpose flour
1/2 cup (125 mL) cocoa
1 tsp (5 mL) baking powder
1 tsp (5 mL) vanilla extract
4 egg whites

Directions

Preheat oven to 325 F (160C). In a bowl, use an electric mixer to beat margarine and sugar until light and creamy. Beat in flour, cocoa, baking powder and vanilla. In another bowl, beat egg whites until they are snowy white and hold their shape. With a rubber spatula, fold beaten whites into cocoa mixture until completely blended. Pour into a greased and floured 8 inch (20 cm) square baking pan. Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Brownies should be slightly underbaked in the middle and firm to the touch near the edges. Cool completely before cutting.

Makes: 18 brownies

Preparation: 4 minutes

Cooking: 3 minutes

Standing: 2 minutes

Nutrients per serving:

Calories: 178
Protein: 3.6 g
Carbohydrate: 13.9 g
Fat: 11.8 g