Chocolate Nut Brownies

• 4 c. (two 12 oz. bags) semi-sweet chocolate chips
• 1/4 c. water
• 1/2 c. applesauce (unsweetened)
• 1 1/2 c. granulated sugar
• 1 c. Egg Beaters
• 1 1/2 c. all-purpose flour
• 1/2 tsp. baking powder
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda
• 1 c. pecan pieces

1. Heat oven to 350u0b0.
2. Grease 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
3. Put 3 cups of chocolate chips and water into saucepan.
4. Place over low heat until melted.
5. Stir occasionally.
6. Place chocolate mixture into bowl.
7. Add applesauce and beat with electric mixer.
8. Add sugar and eggs until blended.
9. Beat in flour, baking powder, salt and baking soda.
10. Add remaining chocolate chips and nuts.
11. Pour into 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
12. Bake for 40 to 50 minutes until a toothpick inserted comes out moist, not wet.
13. Cool and cut into 24 squares.

semisweet chocolate chips, water, applesauce, sugar, egg beaters, flour, baking powder, salt, baking soda, pecan

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=452837 (may not work)