Astro Low Fat Fudge Brownies Food

THE BEST FUDGY BROWNIES

Steps:

• Arrange a rack in the center of the oven and preheat to 350 degrees F. Spray a 13-by-9-inch baking pan, preferably metal, with nonstick baking spray. Line the pan with parchment paper leaving a 2-inch overhang on the longer sides. Lightly coat with nonstick spray.
• Melt the butter in a large saucepan over medium heat, swirling occasionally, until the butter is a deep golden color, about 5 minutes; the butter will hiss and spit as the whey evaporates so be careful. As the foam subsides the butter will go from a canary yellow color to golden. When it does, take it off the heat. Add the chocolate and cream to the butter and let it sit, stirring occasionally, until the chocolate is melted.
• Sift the flour and cocoa powder through a fine-mesh sieve into a medium bowl. Beat the granulated sugar, brown sugar, salt, vanilla, espresso powder and eggs in the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with the whisk attachment. Start on low speed and gradually increase to high speed until the eggs are pale, very thick and fluffy, about 8 minutes (start your timer when you get to high speed). Do not be tempted to skimp on the mix time; this step is key to getting the signature shiny, crackled brownie top. Reduce the speed to low and slowly pour the warm chocolate into the eggs; beat until completely incorporated. Gradually add the dry ingredients and beat until just combined; do not overmix. Use a rubber spatula to scrape the sides and bottom of the bowl and fold until the batter is completely combined.
• Scrape the batter into the prepared pan. Bake until the brownies are glossy and just barely firm, and an instant-read thermometer inserted into the center registers 205 degrees F, 25 to 35 minutes. Don't let the thermometer touch the bottom of the pan or you will get a much higher reading. (The cook time will be at the higher end of the range if using a glass or ceramic baking dish.)
• Let the brownies cool completely to allow the crumb to set before slicing, about 3 hours.
• Use an offset spatula to loosen the brownies from the sides of the pan. Use the parchment overhang to lift the brownies out of the pan. Remove the parchment and cut into 24 squares.

FUDGY LOW-FAT BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Spray an 8 inch square baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
• Dust with cocoa, shaking out excess.
• In a small saucepan, melt margarine on low heat.
• Remove from heat and stir in cocoa, sugar, egg, applesauce and vanilla, beating until smooth.
• Gently stir in flour, baking soda and salt until well combined.
• Pour into prepared pan and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until set.
• Cool completely and cut in 16 squares with hot wet knife.
• Store in the refrigerator.

ASTRO LOW FAT FUDGE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350F and line an 8x8 baking pan with parchment paper.
• Mix chocolate, yogurt and sugar.
• Sift flour, cocoa powder and baking soda into chocolate mixture and stir until just combined.
• Add water and stir until mixture comes together.
• Pour into baking dish.
• Bake 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.
• Cool completely and cut into squares.

MICHAEL'S FUDGE BROWNIES (LOW FAT)

Steps:

• Position the rack in lower third of the oven and preheat to 350°F Spray the pan with vegetable oil spray.
• Stir together flour, cocoa, salt, and baking powder with a whisk.
• Melt butter in medium saucepan. Off the heat, stir in the sugar until combined (texture will remain sandy). Add the egg, egg whites, vanilla, and dissolved espresso powder. Beat with a wooden spoon about 40 strokes, scraped side of pan as necessary.
• Add the dry ingredients and beat for another 40 strokes, or until completely mixed. Scrape mixture into prepared pan. Spread evenly.
• Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out a little gooey. Cool on a rack. Cut into 16 squares.

LOW-FAT FUDGE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350.
• Lightly spray an 8x8x2-inch baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
• Beat applesauce, oil, molasses and cocoa OR melted unsweetened baking chocolate (if using baking chocolate, omit cocoa, oil, and extra tablespoon of applesauce) in a large bowl.
• Beat in sugar.
• Add egg whites and vanilla and stir until just combined.
• Stir in flour and nuts (optional). If the batter appears too runny, stir in an additional 1/4 cup flour.
• Spread batter in pan.
• Bake at 350 for 30 minutes.
• Coll and cut into bars.

RICH AND CHEWY LOW FAT BROWNIES

Steps:

• Cream butter and sugar in a large bowl using a hand mixer. Add egg whites, applesauce and vanilla.
• Mix all other ingredients in a separate smaller bowl and add to the wet ingredients in the large bowl. Do NOT overmix!
• Spray 8x8 dish with PAM and bake at 350 degrees for 30-35 minutes. ENJOY!