Ultimate Unbaked Brownie Recipe

Submitted by EFW5279

"from http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/ultimate-unbaked-brownies Adapted from Chocolate-Covered Katie, by Katie Higgins. Copyright 2015 by Katie Higgins. Used with permission from Grand Central Life & Style 1/2 cup plus 2 Tbsp. cacao powder is preferable to the cocoa powder, but it was not recognized and so could not be entered as an alternative."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 15mins
• Ingredients: 7
• Yields: 1 piece
• Serves: 16

ingredients

• 2 1⁄2 cups loosely packed pitted dates
• 1 1⁄2 cups walnuts
• 1⁄2 cup plus 2 tbsp.unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
• 3⁄8 teaspoon salt
• 1⁄4 cup pure maple syrup
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or 2 tablespoons melted coconut oil

directions

1. Combine dates, walnuts, 6 Tbsp. cacao powder, 1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, 2 teaspoons water and salt in a food processor. Process until completely smooth.
2. Lightly grease an 8-inch square baking dish, or line dish with parchment or waxed paper. Transfer dough to dish. Press dough very firmly into dish with your hands until dough is evenly distributed.
3. In a medium mixing bowl, combine remaining 1/4 cup cacao powder, remaining 1/2 teaspoons vanilla, maple syrup and oil. Stir until mixture forms a paste (this is the frosting).
4. Spread paste evenly over dough in baking dish.
5. Refrigerate brownies for at least 2 hours to set, then cut into squares.
6. Refrigerate any leftovers in a covered container for up to 2 weeks, or freeze for up to 2 months.