Gluten-free Fudge Brownies

Description
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Ingredients

 * 1 cup water
 * 1 teaspoon gluten free vanilla
 * 1/2 cup corn margarine
 * 1 cup sugar
 * 1/2 cup uncooked cream of rice hot cereal
 * 3 tablespoona unsweetened cocoa
 * 1 teaspoon gluten free baking powder
 * One egg or 1/4-cup cholesterol free egg product
 * 1/4 cup walnuts (optional)

Directions

 * In a medium saucepan, heat the water and margarine to a boil.

Sprinkle in the cereal. Cook for one minute.

Remove the pan from the heat, cover it, and let it sit for four minutes.

Stir in the egg or egg product and vanilla.

In a medium bowl, combine the sugar, cocoa, and baking powder.

Stir in the cereal mixture until well blended.

Stir in the nuts, if used.

Spread the mixture evenly in a greased 8 x 8 x 2-inch baking pan.

Bake at 350-degrees for 40-50 minutes.

Cool and cut into 2-inch squares.

This recipe can be doubled and baked in a 9 x 13-inch pan.