Fudgy Caramel Brownies

Ingredients

• 5 tablespoons stick margarine
• 1 ounce unsweetened chocolate
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 2/3 cup Dutch process cocoa or unsweetened cocoa
• 3 large egg whites, lightly beaten
• 1 large egg, lightly beaten
• 1 cup all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
• Cooking spray
• 20 small soft caramel candies, quartered

Preparation

1. Preheat oven to 325°.
2. Place margarine and chocolate in a microwave-safe bowl. Microwave at HIGH 1 minute, stirring after 30 seconds, or until melted. Add sugar and cocoa; stir well. (Batter will be stiff.) Add egg whites and egg; stir well.
3. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour and baking powder; add to margarine mixture, stirring until smooth.
4. Pour batter into a 9-inch square pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle with caramels; swirl caramels into batter using the tip of a knife. Bake at 325° for 30 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack.