PASSOVER BROWNIES
TIP: If using margarine, remember to read the ingredients label on the margarine container or box, as some brands of margarine contain milk or other dairy products.
4 eggs ………………………………… 2 cups granulated sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter or margarine (if using margarine, use margarine that is Parve-Kosher for Passover), melted
6 TB matzo meal ……………………. 1 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
1 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Chocolate Frosting ~ recipe below (optional)
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Preheat oven to 350. Spray an 8” baking pan with non-stick cooking spray.
In a medium bowl, blend eggs, sugar, 1 cup butter or margarine. Mix in matzo meal, cocoa powder, and walnuts (if using). Spread batter in prepared pan. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes. Let brownies cool completely on wire rack, then cut into squares and spread with frosting.
CHOCOLATE FROSTING:
4 oz (4 1-oz squares) semisweet chocolate, melted
1 TB butter or margarine (if using margarine, use margarine that is Parve-Kosher for Passover), softened
1/8 tsp. water
In a small mixing bowl, whisk melted semisweet chocolate, butter or margarine, and water (add additional water, if needed). Spread over brownies when completely cooled.
Makes 16 brownies.