Passover Chocolate Mandelbrot (No Flour, Better Than Biscotti) - cooking recipe

Ingredients
    2 cups white sugar
    1 cup dairy-free margarine (I use smart balance light to improve nutritionals)
    6 eggs
    2 3/4 cups matzo cake meal
    3/4 cup potato starch
    1/2 teaspoon salt
    1 cup walnuts, chopped
    2 cups semi-sweet chocolate chips
    4 teaspoons white sugar
    2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
Preparation
    Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
    Grease a large cookie sheet.
    In a large bowl, cream together the 2 cups sugar and margarine until smooth.
    Beat in eggs one at a time, mixing well after each one.
    Combine the cake meal, potato starch and salt; stir into the creamed mixture.
    Mix in walnuts and chocolate chips. The mixture will be heavy, don't worry.
    Form into 2-3 long oval loaves (not high!). Place onto the prepared baking sheet (they don't spread too much) lined with parchment paper to prevent sticking. You can use 3 disposable aluminum pans, approximately 5 x 12 by 1 inch high, also lined - and you get a very uniform product.
    Sprinkle the top with half the mixture of 4 teaspoons sugar and cinnamon.
    Check after 30-35 minutes. If lightly browned, remove from oven and let cool till warm (about 15-20 minutes). Change oven temperature to 250 degrees F.
    Slice into 1/2 inch slices.
    Sprinkle with remaining cinnamon sugar and lay pieces on sides.
    Bake for about 5-10 minutes on each side.
    IMPORTANT NOTE: Some people may find that they prefer this baked a little longer. Adjust cooking time to your personal taste.
    Cool completely.

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