A rich and chocolate-y Shavuos dessert

Brownie:
1 cup (2 sticks) butter
4 ounces unsweetened chocolate
2 cups sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
4 eggs
1-1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup chopped walnuts

Topping:
4-1/2 cups sugar
1 (12-ounce) can evaporated milk
½ cup (1 stick) butter
2 (12-ounce) packages semisweet chocolate chips
1 (7-ounce) jar marshmallow fluff
2 teaspoons vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Lightly grease a 9 x 13-inch baking pan.

To prepare brownies: In a medium saucepan, melt butter and chocolate; stir until smooth. Remove from heat. Stir in sugar and vanilla. Add eggs, one at a time, whisking until completely incorporated. Stir in flour, baking powder and walnuts. Mix well. Pour into prepared pan and bake for 25 to 30 minutes, until top springs back when touched.

To prepare topping: In a medium saucepan, bring sugar, milk and butter to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Stir in chocolate chips, marshmallow fluff and vanilla. Add walnuts. Pour over warm brownies. Cool and freeze for at least 3 hours. Cut into bars and store in refrigerator.

By Emuna Braverman and Elizabeth Kurtz, of www.gourmetkoshercooking.com

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