Chapter 10 of Exodus is littered with references to darkness – three of the plagues the affect the Egyptians involve the dark (locuts the block the sun, darkness, and death of the first born at night). These plagues serve as a reminder that God controls the Light.

And they obscured the face of all the land, and the land became darkened. Exodus 10:15

I chose this passage to remind us that even in moments of darkness we can look to God to bring the Light. Darkness, and Fear, can test one’s will. During Lent we’re strengthening our faith in God and strengthening our ability to fight the Darkness.

Rena created these adorable Hidden Treasure Midnight Brownies made with dark chocolate and golden sprinkles inside. I interpret these sprinkles as the light that can be found in the dark and that out of the dark there will always be light.

Hidden Treasure Midnight Brownies

Ingredients:

• 1 stick butter
• 3/4 C dark chocolate chips
• 1/2 C flour
• 1 1/2 C powdered sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 3 large egg yolks
• sprinkles

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F and grease a muffin tin.
2. Melt together butter and chocolate using whatever method you prefer (microwave, double boiler, etc).
3. To the chocolate add the flour and sugar. Use an electric hand mixer to combine.
4. Beat together eggs and egg yolks and add to the chocolate and mix until combined.
5. Fill muffin cups halfway, top with sprinkles, then spoon over remaining batter.
6. Bake 8-10 minutes until edges are set and the centers still soft. Let cool 2 minutes before gently removing from the pan.

*This recipe is adapted from Eating the Bible by Rena Rossner*

As you can see, I didn’t get the “lava cake” effect Rena achieved. I think I over baked my brownie-muffins. However, the dark chocolate brownie was a perfect texture of crusty on top and fudgy in the center. The sprinkles I added, although not visible provided a gentle crunch factor to the brownie.

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