Rich Fruit-and-Nut Brownies
- Heart-healthy
- Vegetarian
- Easy recipes
Ingredients
- 3-1/2 oz (100 g) bittersweet chocolate
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) unsalted butter, diced
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) seeded lexia raisin
- 1 cup (250 mL) all-purpose flour
- 2 eggs
- 3/4 cups (175 mL) granulated sugar
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) Brandy
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) salt
- 1/4 tsp (1 mL) baking powder
- 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped walnut
- 4 oz (125 g) milk chocolate, chopped
- Glaze:
- 1/4 cup (60 mL) icing sugar
- 2 tsp (10 mL) Brandy
Preparation
In heatproof bowl set over barely simmering water, melt bittersweet chocolate and butter, stirring until smooth. Let cool.
Mix raisins with 1 tbsp/15 mL of the flour; set aside.
With electric mixer, beat eggs and sugar until thickened and pale; beat in brandy, then chocolate mixture. In bowl, whisk together remaining flour, salt and baking powder. Beat into batter until fully incorporated. Fold in 2 tbsp/30 mL of the walnuts, raisins and milk chocolate. Spread batter evenly in parchment paper–lined, buttered and floured 8-inch/2 L square metal baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining walnuts. Bake in centre of 350°F/180°C oven until tester inserted in centre comes out with crumbs adhering to it, 25 to 30 minutes. Let cool on rack.
Glaze: Mix together icing sugar and brandy until smooth. Brush over hot brownies; let cool completely. Remove from pan; cut into 25 squares with serrated knife.
Makes 25 servings.
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