Chocolate Chocolate Chip Brownies

Created by Executive Chef Ed Padden, CEC, CDM, CFPP
Bentley Village, A Classic Residence by Hyatt
Serves 20

• 1-1/4 cups unsweetened applesauce
• 2-1/2 cups sugar
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 2 ounces eggs—beaten
• 2 ounces egg whites—lightly beaten
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup unsweetened cocoa
• 3/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
2. Spoon applesauce into a fine sieve over a bowl. Let stand 15 minutes. Discard liquid.
3. Scrape drained applesauce into a large bowl.
4. Add sugar, vanilla, eggs and egg whites; stir well.
5. Lightly spoon flour into dry measuring cups and level with a knife.
6. Combine flour, cocoa and salt, stirring well with a whisk.
7. Add to applesauce mixture; stir just until moist.
8. Fold in baking chips.
9. Spoon batter into a 13 x 9 inch baking pan coated with cooking spray.
10. Bake for 35 minutes. Check and adjust if needed.
11. Cool on a wire rack.