Vegan Chocolate Peanut Butter Matzah Squares

Lisa Dawn Angerame
Recipe by
Lisa Dawn Angerame

These make for an amazing Passover treat! If peanuts don't conform to your Passover minhagminhagמִנְהָגCustom, which may carry the weight of halachah (law).   , try using almond butter in this recipe instead.

Ingredients
1 1/4 cup organic natural peanut butter (room temperature)
4 tablespoons Earth Balance (1/2 stick, softened)
1 cup vegan powdered sugar
1 cup of matzah meal (approx 3 sheets processed)
1 cup vegan chocolate chips
Directions
  1. Sift the powdered sugar.
  2. In a separate bowl, use a hand mixer to combine 1 cup peanut butter and the Earth Balance. (If too thick for mixer, use your hands).
  3. Add the powdered sugar in 1/2 a cup at a time. When thoroughly combined, add the matzah meal and 1/2 cup of the chocolate chips. Combine well.
  4. Lightly grease a 9x9 baking pan, and spoon in the mixture. Press it down firmly so it is even.
  5. Melt together the remaining 1/4 cup peanut butter and the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Pour it over the top and spread it out evenly. Place in the refrigerator to set (at least an hour).
  6. Cut into squares and serve.