YUMMY BROWNIES

1/2 cup Splenda or Stevia Granulated

2 tbsp coconut or olive oil
2 tbsp water
1 1/2 cups sugar-free chocolate chips
2 large eggs
1/2 tsp butter or vanilla extract
2/3 cup white whole-wheat flour
1/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 to 1/2 tsp salt (based on your tolerance for salt)
1/2 cup chopped pecans

Preheat oven to 325 degrees.
Lightly oil an 8-inch square baking pan; set aside.

Combine the sweetener, oil and water in a medium saucepan; bring to a boil over medium heat. Remove from the heat and stir in the chocolate chips until melted and smooth. Mix in the eggs and extract until blended.

In a small bowl, combine the flour, baking soda and salt; stir into the chocolate mixture. Spread evenly into the prepared pan. Sprinkle pecans over the top.

Bake at 325 for 25 to 30 minutes - do not over bake. Remove to a wire rack to cool in the pan.

Cut brownies into small squares to serve. Remember this is a dessert/treat and should be treated as such. One small brownie per day. Share the remainder with family, friends, coworkers, etc.

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