Choc Choc Rum Brownies

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   Preheat oven to 350; grease and line a 9-inch square pan with parchment paper (leave an overhang so you can easily remove brownies to cooling rack).

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   Break up the bittersweet chocolate and put it in a heatproof bowl ; set the bowl over a pan of steaming water and melt gently, stirring frequently.

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   Do not let the base of the bowl touch the water.

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   Remove the bowl from the pan and set aside until needed.

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   Put the soft butter and powdered sugar in a mixing bowl and beat with a hand-held electric mixer unitl light and creamy.

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   Gradually beat in the eggs, followed by the rum.

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   Scraped down the sides then beat in the melted chocolate.

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   Stir in the flour, and when thoroughly combined, add the chopped chocolate and nuts and mix thoroughly.

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   Transfer mixture to the prepared pan; spread evenly, and level the surface.

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    Bake in oven for about 20-25 minutes until the top is set and firm; remove the pan from the oven.

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    Leave to cool a little in the pan before removing (taking care as the crust is fragile) and cutting into 16 pieces.

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    Serve warm or at room temperature with ice cream and hot chocolate sauce.

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    Once cool, store in an airtight container and eat within 4 days.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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