Brownie Crunch
(from salonx’s recipe box)
Chocolaty brownies topped with crunchy rice cereal are a winning combination. Spice them up by adding 1 teaspoon of cinnamon and 1/4 teaspoon of cayenne pepper, or 1 to 2 teaspoons of powdered coffee, to the batter.
POINTS® Value: 3
Level of Difficulty: Easy
Source: weightwatchers.com
Prep time: 15 minutes
Cook time: 30 minutes
Serves 12 people
Categories: dessert
Ingredients
- 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1/2 tsp table salt
- 5 Tbsp unsweetened cocoa
- 1 cup sugar, granulated
- 1/2 cup light cream cheese, softened
- 2 large egg(s), divided into yolks and whites
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup crispy rice cereal
- 2 Tbsp powdered sugar
- 1 Tbsp butter, melted
Directions
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Preheat oven to 350°F. Place 2 sheets of nonstick aluminum foil in bottom and up sides of a 9- X 9-inch baking pan (or place regular foil in pan and coat it with cooking spray).
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Sift flour, baking powder, salt and cocoa together in a medium bowl.
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Cream granulated sugar and cream cheese together in a large bowl until light and fluffy. Add egg yolks, one at a time, beating until fully combined; mix in vanilla. Slowly blend flour mixture with cream cheese mixture.
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Whisk egg whites until soft peaks begin to form; fold egg whites into brownie mix and then spread brownie batter evenly in prepared pan.
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Combine cereal, powdered sugar and melted butter in a small bowl; sprinkle on top of brownies. Place pan on middle rack in oven and bake just until center sets, about 25 to 30 minutes. Cool completely and cut into 12 pieces.