Fudgy Peanut Butter Brownies

 

Ingredients:
2 c. sugar
1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
3/4 c. baking cocoa
1/2 tsp. salt
2/3 c. unsweetened applesauce
3/4 c. egg substitute
2 tsp. vanilla extract 
FILLING:
3 oz. reduced-fat cream cheese
1/3 c. reduced-fat peanut butter
1/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. egg substitute
1 tsp. vanilla extract
FROSTING:
1 c. confectioners' sugar
3 Tbsp. baking cocoa
2 Tbsp. 2% milk
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 tsp. water

Directions:
In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, cocoa and salt.  Stir in the applesauce, 3/4 c. egg substitute and 2 tsp. vanilla extract; mix well.  Pour about half of the batter into a 9x13 baking pan coated with nonstick cooking spray.  

In a mixing bowl, combine the filling ingredients; beat until smooth.  Drop by tablespoonfuls onto batter.  Spoon remaining batter over top; cut through batter with a knife to swirl peanut butter mixture.  Bake at 325 degrees for 25-30 minutes or until edges are firm and center is almost set.

Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.  In a small bowl, combine the frosting ingredients until smooth.  Frost brownies and serve.