Peppermint Brownies

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon double-acting baking powder 
• 8  egg whites 
• 1.3 cups flour all-purpose
• 0.5 cup butter softened reduced-calorie
• 0.5 cup nonfat cream alternative sour
• 3 tablespoons peppermint candies crushed finely
• 0.5 teaspoon peppermint extract 
• 3 cups powdered sugar sifted
• 0.3 teaspoon salt 
• 0.3 cup evaporated skimmed milk 
• 1.3 cups sugar 
• 0.3 cup cocoa unsweetened
• 0.7 cup cocoa unsweetened
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract 
• 0.3 cup water hot

Equipment

• frying pan
• oven
• wire rack
• hand mixer

Directions

1. Beat margarine at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add 1 1/3 cups sugar, beating well.
2. Add egg whites and next 4 ingredients; beat well.
3. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and 2/3 cup cocoa; add to margarine mixture, mixing well.
4. Pour batter into a 13- x 9- x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray.
5. Bake at 350 for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
6. Combine powdered sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa; stir well.
7. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring until smooth.
8. Pour over brownies, and spread evenly.
9. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint.
10. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into bars.