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This festive season, relish the irresistible combination of rum, raisins and chocolate in a yummy recipe.

Here's the recipe for Rum Raisin Chocolate Brownie:

Makes: 16 squares

Preparation time: 15 to 20 minutes

Cooking time: 40 minutes

Ingredients

• 100 gm unsalted butter
• 1 1/2 cup granulated sugar
• 1/2 cup unsweetened cocoa powder
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp vanilla extract
• 3/4 cup all-purpose flour
• 2 tbsp rum
• A handful of raisins

Method

• Heat oven to 350 degree F or 180 degree C.
• Line an 8 x 8 baking ban with aluminium foil leaving excess foil hang over two opposing sides for easy removal.
• Grease and flour bottom and sides of the foil; set aside.
• In medium bowl, melt butter in microwave on high at 30 second intervals, stir and repeat if necessary until fully melted.
• Whisk in sugar and cocoa. Beat in eggs and vanilla.
• Add rum.
• Using a rubber spatula, fold in flour until flour is completely blended in cocoa.
• Pour evenly into pan.
• Sprinkle the raisins on top.
• Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until toothpick inserted in centre comes out clean.

Notes

• This is a thick dense batter. A rubber or an offset spatula is recommended to easy spreading.
• You can omit the rum and make it the plain classic way.
• One can also add chopped walnuts for a walnut brownie.
• Wrap some in cellophane papers and pretty ribbons or put in a jar for edible gifts this season!
• Enjoy with a glass of cold milk!

Photo: Swayampurna Mishra

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