Meringue Brownies

Name: Meringue Brownies
Yield: Makes about 1 dozen.
Ingredients: ¼ cup granulated sugar; ½ tsp. pure vanilla extract; 1 large egg white, room temperature; ⅛ tsp. salt; 2 large egg whites, room temperature; 1 tsp. pure chocolate extract; 1 tsp. pure vanilla extract; ¾ cup granulated sugar; 1 tsp. baking powder; ¾ cup unbleached, all-purpose flour; ¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted; ½ cup unsalted butter

Preparation info

Makes about
1 dozen
.

Difficulty
Easy

Appears in

Brownies To Die For!

By Bev Shaffer

Published 2006

About

This recipe is from my first cookbook, No Reservations Required. A sweet, crunchy meringue sits atop rich, chocolaty brownies! I developed this recipe for a heart-healthy cooking class; the pure chocolate extract adds richness without fat.

Ingredients

Brownie Base

½ cup unsalted butter
¼ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, sifted
¾

Dessert
Vegetarian

Method

Heat oven to 325 degrees. Lightly grease a 9" square pan.

For the Brownie Base

Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat. Whisk in cocoa until smooth. Transfer mixture to a large mixing bowl.

Whisk in flour, baking powder, sugar, vanilla, chocolate extract, and egg whites; mix well. Spread into prepared pan.