Ingredients for Applesauce Brownies
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1/2 cup butter
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup applesauce
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup chopped nuts (optional)
- Powdered sugar, for dusting
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How to Make Applesauce Brownies
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Grease and flour a 9x13 inch baking pan.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup margarine (or butter), and 2 large eggs until light and fluffy.
- Stir in 1 cup applesauce and 1 teaspoon vanilla extract. Mix well.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour, 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa powder, 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon, 1 teaspoon baking powder, 1/2 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/4 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Be careful not to overmix.
- Stir in 1 cup chopped nuts (optional).
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-35 minutes, or until a wooden toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs attached (slightly underbaked is ideal for fudgy brownies).
- Let cool completely in the pan on a wire rack before frosting.
- For the topping: In separate small bowls, mix powdered sugar, unsweetened cocoa powder, and cinnamon separately. Use foil strips to create stripes across the cooled brownies, alternating powdered sugar, cocoa, and the cinnamon mixture.
- Cut into bars and serve.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
7 g
Sugar
54g
Fat
21g
Carbs
8g
