Fudge Brownies

Yield: approx. 4 Dozen
1 cup Wheat-juice sweetened semi-sweet chocolate chips (from your co-op)
1/2-3/4 cup Agave Nectar
1 1/2 c Butter or Earth Balance non-hydrogenated shortening
6 lg Eggs; lightly beaten
2 c Flour
1 c Coarsley chopped walnuts or nuts of choice
*Chopped nuts for garnish

Pre-heat oven to 325 degrees

Put chips in a large
Double boiler; cook over low heat, stirring often,
until chocolate melts. Remove from heat and cool
10 minutes.
Whip together butter or earth balance with Agave Nectar
Add melted chips

Stir in eggs, flour and nuts. Pour into a greased
9x13 pan.

Bake 30-35 minutes (as ovens and pans vary, watch carefully) Cool on a wire rack.

Pour frosting over top, garnish with chopped nuts if desired; let
cool completely and cut into squares.

Makes 4 dozen.

Frosting for brownies:

1/2 c. Butter or margarine
12 oz. Wheat juice-sweetened semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 to 3/4 c. Agave Nectar (to your desired sweetness)

Heat chocolate and butter in a medium double boiler over medium heat; stirring until smooth.
Remove from heat and cool to room temperature, with electric mixer, whip in Agave Nectar. Spread over slightly warm brownies.