Ingredients

2 c chocolate chips (12 oz)

1 c granulated sugar

1/2 c unsweetened applesauce

2 tbls margarine

3 egg whites

1 1/4 c all-purpose flour

1/4 tsp baking soda

1/4 tsp salt

1 tsp vanilla extract

1/3 c chopped nuts (optional)

Preparation

PREHEAT oven to 350º F. Grease 13 x 9-inch baking pan.

COMBINE flour, baking soda and salt in small bowl. Stir in SPLENDA® Sugar Blend for Baking, butter, CHOCO BAKE, eggs, water and vanilla extract vigorously in large bowl. Stir in flour mixture . Stir in nuts. Spread into prepared baking pan.

BAKE for 18 to 22 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out slightly sticky. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into bars.

  • NOTE: 1 2/3 cups SPLENDA® No Calorie Sweetner, Granular can be substituded for SPLENDA® Sugar Blend for Baking.