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Preheat oven to 350F.
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Grease and flour a 9x13 pan.
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(Unsweetened cocoa can replace the flour if you don't want any white areas on the outside of the brownies.
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Melt the butter in a small saucepan and add the chocolate.
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Remove from stove top if electric or turn off gas and let the chocolate melt from the accumulated heat in the butter.
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If necessary, return to low heat to finish the melt.
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In any case, let it all cool to room temperature.
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In a food processor with metal blade, combine the whiskey and prunes.
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Run at high speed until finely chopped.
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Add the eggs.
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Blend well.
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Add sugar in 3 or 4 increments.
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Blend until light and thick.
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(This is important.
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Scrape the mixture in to a medim bowl.
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With a broad spatula or big spoon, fold in the melted chocolate/butter mixture.
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When nearly uniform in color, fold in the cup of flour and 1/4 tsp of cinnamon.
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When nearly uniform in color, scrape into prepared pan.
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Bake for 25 minutes at 350.
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Cut into 12 or more pieces after they are cooled.
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Note: You can add some pecans or walnuts to the batter or the top of the brownies.
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Consider putting in a bit of grated fresh orange peel.
