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4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter
4 large eggs
2 cups sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted

Frosting:
4 ounces (4 squares) unsweetened chocolate
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
1/2 cup pasteurized egg substitute (recommended: Egg Beaters)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (1-pound) box confectioners’ sugar, sifted
4 cups mini marshmallows

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 13 by 9-inch baking pan.

Melt the chocolate and butter in a 2-quart bowl in the microwave on high for 3 minutes, stirring every 20 to 30 seconds until the chocolate is completely melted. Add the eggs, sugar, and vanilla and mix well with a spatula. Add the flour and stir to combine. Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes.

While the brownies are baking, make the frosting. Melt the chocolate and butter in a medium bowl in the microwave on high for 3 minutes stirring every 20 to 30 seconds until the chocolate is completely melted. Add the egg substitute, vanilla, and sugar and stir with a spoon until smooth. Stir in the marshmallows; they will soften but not melt completely. Spread the frosting over the warm brownies. The frosting will set up when the brownies are completely cooled. When cool, cut into 1 1/2-inch squares and store in the refrigerator in a plastic container with a snap-on lid.

Recipe Courtesy of Paula Deen / Show:  Paula’s Home Cooking (Food Network)

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I baked these for JP’s gurlfriend’s birthday since she’s a chocoholic like me! 😉

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Prep: 5 minutes / Total: 15 minutes

  • 12 oz. (3/4 of 16 oz.) frozen prepared meatballs
  • 1 pkg. (16 oz.) frozen stir-fry vegetables (sliced green, red and yellow peppers and white onions)
  • 1/4 cup apricot jam
  • 1/4 cup Kraft Catalina Dressing
  • 2 Tbsp. soy sauce

COMBINE: all ingredients in large skillet.

COOK: on medium-high heat 10 minutes or until meatballs and vegetables are heated through, stirring occasionally.

SERVE: over hot cooked rice or pasta if desired.

Makes 4 servings: 1 cup each.

Note: For the frozen meatballs, I bought the ones from Trader Joe’s (it’s seasoned nicely) and the frozen bellpepper medley (already sliced into strips). Also, I added pineapple chunks and used apricot & marmalade jam.

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