Peppermint Brownies

• 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons reduced-calorie margarine, softened
• 1 1/3 cups sugar
• 8 egg whites
• 1/2 cup nonfat sour cream alternative
• 1/3 cup evaporated skimmed milk
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1/2 teaspoon peppermint extract
• 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 2/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
• Vegetable cooking spray
• 3 cups sifted powdered sugar
• 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 1/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon hot water
• 3 tablespoons finely crushed peppermint candies

1. Beat margarine at medium speed of an electric mixer until creamy; gradually add 1 1/3 cups sugar, beating well. Add egg whites and next 4 ingredients; beat well.
2. Combine flour, baking powder, salt, and 2/3 cup cocoa; add to margarine mixture, mixing well. Pour batter into a 13- x 9- x 2-inch pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 350u0b0 for 20 to 25 minutes or until a wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack.
3. Combine powdered sugar and 1/4 cup cocoa; stir well. Add water, 1 tablespoon at a time, stirring until smooth. Pour over brownies, and spread evenly. Sprinkle with crushed peppermint. Let stand 10 minutes before cutting into bars.

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Taken from www.myrecipes.com/recipe/peppermint-brownies (may not work)