“SUGARLESS” BROWNIES

Don’t worry, these dark chocolate brownies aren’t really “sugarless.” They use a lot of corn syrup and a little brown sugar to provide the sweetness that would normally be supplied by white granulated sugar.

¾ cup light corn syrup

⅓ cup vegetable shortening or butter (or a mixture)

⅓ cup packed light brown sugar

2 (1-ounce) squares unsweetened chocolate, melted

2 large eggs

⅔ cup unsifted all-purpose flour

½ teaspoon baking powder

¼ teaspoon salt

½ teaspoon vanilla extract

½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

Beat together syrup, shortening, brown sugar, and chocolate until fluffy. Beat in eggs one at a time.

Add flour, baking powder, and salt. Beat just until smooth. Fold in vanilla and nuts.

Spread batter into greased pan and bake 25 to 30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cut into 16 squares while still warm. Cool to room temperature and serve.

16 Brownies