Equal Fudgy Brownies - cooking recipe

Ingredients

6 Tbsp. margarine
4 oz. unsweetened chocolate
1/3 c. skim milk
1/3 c. apricot preserves with Nutra-Sweet brand sweetener or apricot spreadable fruit
1 egg yolk
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. all-purpose flour
10 3/4 tsp. Equal for Recipes or 36 packets Equal sweetener or 1 1/2 c. Equal Spoonful*
1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/8 tsp. salt
3 egg whites
1/8 tsp. cream of tartar
1/3 c. coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)

Preparation

Heat margarine, chocolate, milk and apricot preserves in small saucepan, whisking frequently, until chocolate is almost melted.
Remove from heat; whisk until chocolate is melted.
Whisk in egg yolk and vanilla; mix in combined flour, Equal, baking powder and salt until smooth.
Beat egg whites and cream of tartar to stiff peaks in large bowl.
Fold chocolate mixture into egg whites; fold in walnuts, if desired.
Pour batter into greased 8-inch square baking pan. Bake in preheated 350\u00b0 oven until brownies are firm to touch and toothpick comes out clean, 18 to 20 minutes (do not overbake).
Cool on wire rack.
Serve warm or at room temperature.