Matzo Brownies
These brownies make a terrific dessert for a meat or dairy meal. Pareve (PAHR uh vuh), or neutral foods, such as eggs, are allowed, and margarine, if labeled pareve, is permitted.
Prep Time:
15 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
Makes 16 brownies.
Ingredients
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4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
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1/2 cup margarine (pareve)
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2 cups sugar
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4 eggs
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1 cup matzo cake meal
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1 tablespoon brandy or water
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup chopped walnuts
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Sifted powdered sugar (optional)
Directions
1.
In a saucepan melt chocolate and margarine over low heat. In a mixing bowl stir together chocolate mixture and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time, with an electric mixer on medium speed. Stir in matzo meal, brandy, and salt. Stir in nuts. Pour into a greased 9x9x2-inch baking pan. Bake in a 350 degree F. oven for 30 minutes. Cool. If desired, place doily atop brownies; sprinkle with powdered sugar; remove doily. Cut into bars. Makes 16 brownies.
Make ahead tip
Prepare and cool brownies but do not sprinkle with powdered sugar. Place on cookie sheet and freeze 30 minutes or until firm. Wrap in foil and place in an airtight freezer container or plastic freezer bag; seal, label, and freeze up to 2 weeks. Thaw overnight. Garnish as above.
Nutrition information
Calories 244, Total Fat 12 g, Cholesterol 53 mg, Sodium 117 mg, Carbohydrate 33 g, Fiber 0 g, Protein 4 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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