Lite Mississippi Mud Bars
Ingredients
| 6 tbs. low-fat margarine, melted | 1 3/4 cups sugar |
| 1 cup unsweetened applesauce | 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa |
| 1/2 tsp. salt | 8 oz. Egg Beaters |
| 2 tsp. vanilla extract | 1 3/4 cups plain flour |
| 1/2 tsp. baking powder | 1/2 cup flaked coconut |
| 3 cups mini marshmallows | Non-fat cooking spray |
Make Topping with 8 items below
| 2 tbs. Low-Fat margarine | 1 oz. unsweetened chocolate |
| 1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa | 1/3 cup evaporated skim milk |
| 1 cup powdered sugar | 1 tsp. vanilla extract |
| 1/4 cup pecans | 1/4 cup coconut |
Preparation
Preheat oven to 350°. Spray 9x13 pan with non-fat cooking spray & sprinkle with flour. Melt t6TBS margarine in a saucepan over low heat. Mix 1 3/4 cups sugar, salt & 1/4 cup cocoa together. With a wire whisk stir sugar mixture & applesauce into Margarine. Remove from heat & add Egg Beaters & vanilla extract. Mix flour & baking powder together & stir into mixture. Add coconut & pour into prepared pan. Bake for 25 minutes & remove from oven. Spread marshmallows on top & return to oven. Cook until marshmallows are melted & lightly browned. Remove from oven & allow to completely cool
Topping
Combine 2 TBS margarine, & 1 oz. chocolate in a saucepan. Melt over low heat. Mix together cocoa & powdered sugar. With a wire whisk stir in cocoa mixture, 1/3 cup milk, vanilla, coconut, & pecans. Spread evenly over cooled cake.