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Macaroon Brownies

Recipe By :Cooking Live Show
Serving Size : 20 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Brownies Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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1 egg white
4 egg whites
Macaroon Topping
4 ounces fat-free cream cheese
1/3 cup sugar
4 teaspoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon coconut extract
3/4 cup flaked coconut
Brownies
1/4 cup whole-wheat flour
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup sugar
1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 jar baby-food prunes -- (2 1/2 ounces)
1/3 cup buttermilk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1/4 cup toasted chopped almonds
Chocolate Drizzle
1 tablespoon mini chocolate chips -- melted

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly coat an 8x8-inch baking pan with
nonstick vegetable-oil spray.
To make the macaroon topping: Mix the cream cheese, sugar, egg white, flour,
and coconut extract until smooth. Stir in the flaked coconut. Set aside.
To make the brownies: In a large bowl, combine the whole-wheat flour,
all-purpose flour, sugar, cocoa powder, and baking powder.
In a medium bowl, beat the egg whites until foamy. Add the baby-food prunes,
buttermilk, and vanilla. Add the egg white mixture to the flour mixture and
mix until blended. Stir in the chocolate chips and almonds.
Spread the batter in the prepared baking pan.
Spread the macaroon topping over the brownie batter.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes.
Let cool, in the pan, on a wire rack.
Drizzle with the melted chocolate chips.
Decorative tip: Swirl a toothpick through the melted chips after drizzling
them on the brownies.)