Fudge Brownies - Weight Watchers

I have not tried this recipe. I got this recipe from Weight Watchers. This recipe is a 3 point value. To cut the fat, add dried plum puree, which intensifies the chocolate flavor and enhances the fudgy texture.

• Ready In: 50 mins
• Serves: 16

Ingredients

• 1  cup flour
• 1⁄2 cup  unsweetened cocoa
• 1⁄2 teaspoon baking powder
• 1⁄2 teaspoon cinnamon
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄2 cup unsalted butter, melted
• 1⁄2 cup  dried plum puree (see note)
• 1⁄4 cup sugar
• 1  large egg, lightly beaten
• 2  egg whites
• 1⁄4 cup  brewed espresso or 1⁄4 cup  strong coffee
• 1  teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350. Spray a 9x13-inch pan with nonstick spray.
2. Combine the flour, cocoa, baking powder, cinnamon, and salt in a medium bowl.
3. With an electric mixer on medium speed, beat the butter, dried plum puree, sugar, egg, egg whites, coffee, and vanilla in a large bowl until well mixed. Stir in the flour mixture until just moistened.
4. Scrape the batter into the pan. Bake until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 35 minutes. Cool ompletely in the pan on a rack. Cit into 16 brownies.
5. Cook's Tip: To make dried plum puree, combine 2/3 cup pitted dried plums and 3 tablespoons water in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped.