HEALTHY WISE BROWNIES


ingredients

1/4 c. margarine
2/3 c. sugar
1/2 c. water
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 c. all-purpose flour
1/4 c. unsweetened cocoa powder
1 tsp. baking powder
1/4 c. walnuts
2 1/4 tsp. confectioners sugar

preparation

In a small saucepan melt margarine; remove from heat. Stir in sugar, water and vanilla. Stir in flour, cocoa powder and baking powder until well mixed. Stir in chopped nuts. Spray the bottom only of an 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan with nonstick spray coating. Pour batter into pan. Bake in a 350° oven about 20 minutes or until a toothpick inserted near the center comes out clean. Cool thoroughly. Remove from pan. Cut into 16 bars. Sprinkle with the powdered sugar. Yields 16 (2-ounce) servings. Per serving: 101 calories, 1.45 g protein, 14.8 g carbohydrates, 4.1 g total fat, .76 g saturated fat, .5 mg cholesterol and 76 mg sodium.