4 egg whites
1/3 cup oil
1/4 cup nonfat yogurt
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup cocoa powder
1 1/4 cup flour
1/4 tsp salt
TOPPING
1 tbsp confectioners sugar
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees. Oil bottom of 9-inch square pan. Place egg
whites in a large bowl. Beat until slightly frothy. Add oil, yogurt
and vanilla, mix well. Add sugar and cocoa, mix well. Add flour and
salt. Mix until blended. Pour into pan. Bake at 360 degrees for
26-28 minutes. Avoid over baking. Dust with confectioners sugar.
Servings: 2 dozen
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Categories: Beverages; Cookie; Dessert
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