Mint-Cream Cheese Brownies

Prep Time: 10 Minutes

Cook Time: 22 Minutes

Ready In: 32 Minutes

Servings: 8

Ingredients:

1 cup sugar

2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa

1/3 cup flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

4 egg whites, lightly beaten

1/4 cup vegetable oil

1 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

6 ounces fat free cream cheese

3 tablespoons sugar

1 tablespoon flour

1 egg white

1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1/4 teaspoon peppermint extract

Directions:

1. Combine first 4 ingredients in a large mixing bowl; stir well.
2. Combine 4 egg whites and next 3 ingredients in a small bowl; add to dry ingredients, stirring well.
3. Spread batter in an 8-inch square pan coated with cooking spray.
4. Combine cream cheese and remaining ingredients in a medium bowl.
5. Beat at low speed of an electric mixer until smooth.
6. Spoon cream cheese mixture by tablespoonfuls over cocoa mixture.
7. Cut through cream cheese and cocoa mixtures with a knife to create a marbled effect.
8. Bake at 350°F for 22 minutes.
9. Let cool in pan.
10. Cut into bars.

By RecipeOfHealth.com