Ingredients

  • 1/2 c. corn oil margarine, softened
  • 3 egg whites
  • 1/2 c. firmly packed light brown sugar
  • 1 c. unsifted flour
  • 3 Tbsp. unsweetened cocoa powder
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 3 Tbsp. skim milk
  • 1 1/4 c. crisp sweetened rice cereal, cocoa flavor, divided
  • 1/4 c. chopped unsalted dry roasted peanuts

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350°.
  • Grease an 8 x 8 x 2-inch pan; set aside.
  • In medium bowl of an electric mixer, beat margarine, egg whites and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • On wax paper combine flour, cocoa and baking powder.
  • Add half the flour mixture to egg mixture, mixing well.
  • Stir in milk until combined.
  • Add remaining flour mixture, mixing until well blended.
  • Stir in 3/4 cup cereal and the peanuts.
  • Spread in prepared pan.
  • Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup cereal.
  • Bake until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Cool on wire rack.
  • Cut into 12 bars.