Choc Choc Rum Brownies Recipes

RUM-RAISIN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Soak raisins in rum in bowl overnight or at least 8 hours.
• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Butter 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan.
• Stir butter and unsweetened chocolat in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until smooth.
• Cool slightly.
• Whisk in sugar and eggs.
• Mix in raisins with liquid, then flour.
• Mix in chips.
• Transfer batter to pan.
• Bake until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 25 to 30 minutes.
• Cool brownies in pan on rack.
• Cut into squares.
• Serve with vanilla ice cream or whipped cream.

DARK RUM BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°; position oven rack in the lower third of the oven.
• Spray the bottom only of an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
• In a bowl, mix the brownie mix, melted butter, dark rum, eggs, and nutmeg with a wooden spoon until just blended and all dry ingredients are moistened; stir in chopped chocolate.
• Spread batter into prepared pan.
• Bake 40-44 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out clean or almost clean (do not overbake).
• Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 15 minutes.
• Chocolate Rum Glaze: in a small saucepan set over medium-low heat combine the brown sugar, butter, rum, and milk.
• Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil; boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute longer.
• Remove pan from heat and stir in the chocolate chips; stir the mixture until the chips are completely melted and the mixture is smooth; cool 5 minutes.
• Spread glaze over warm brownies; cool completely.
• Cut into squares-9 large or 16 small brownies.

THE ULTIMATE BROWNIE WITH CHOCOLATE RUM SAUCE

Steps:

• Brownie:.
• Preheat oven to 350ºF.
• Melt the chocolates and butter in a double boiler, stirring until smooth. Whisk in cocoa; set aside to cool slightly. (If a double boiler is not available, use a heavy saucepan over low heat. Watch closely to avoid burning).
• Whisk eggs, sugar, vanilla and salt in a medium bowl until just combined. Stir in flour with a wooden spoon. Add chocolate/butter mixture. Spread mixture into a greased 8-inch square pan. Bake until slightly puffed in the middle, about 35 to 40 minutes.
• Remove from oven; immediately pierce holes in hot brownie with a fork or knife. Pour warm sauce over top. Serve warm or cooled.
• Sauce:.
• Melt all ingredients in a double boiler (or heavy saucepan) over medium-low heat.

RUM-RAISIN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 13x9x2-inch metal baking pan. Soak raisins in rum in bowl until plump, about 30 minutes. Stir butter and unsweetened chocolate in heavy medium saucepan over low heat until smooth. Cool slightly. Whisk in sugar and eggs. Mix in raisins with liquid, then flour. Mix in chips. Transfer batter to pan. Bake until tester inserted into center comes out with moist crumbs attached, about 20 minutes. Cool brownies in pan on rack. Cut into squares.

RUM RAISIN CHOCOLATE BROWNIES

Steps:

• 1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.Brush the bottom & sides of pan with melted butter, or use none stick cooking spray/Baking Magic. In a small bowl add the raisins, and then pour the rum over raisins then stir, and microwave for 1 1/2 minutes then stir, then microwave an additional 1 1/2 minutes. Remove from microwave cover and allow to steep till completely cooled, drain rum if there is any left, and wait to add raisins to brownie batter.NOTE: If not using rum cover with a small amount of water & FOLLOW DIRECTIONS FOR USING RUM.
• 2. In a separate medium size bowl, add 1 stick of butter, and the full bag of chips, and microwave for 1 1/2 minutes then stir till chips are melted. If not melted return to microwave in 30 second increments, stir till melted.
• 3. Add the sugar, salt & cinnamon and beat till mixed, then add the 4 eggs, and beat again for about 2-3 minutes. Stop and add the raisins and nuts, beat till mixed. Remove beater, and then fold in the flour with a large spoon. Then pour into prepared pan, and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes. Then remove from oven and allow to cool completely, till brownies pull away from sides of pan slightly.
• 4. When cool run a knife under base of brownie all the way around to loosen from base & transfer brownie to a large platter. Prepare frosting by adding 1/2 stick of soften butter to a small bowl, along with powdered sugar, crushed coffee granules, and beat till mixed well, add milk as needed to make of spreading consistency. Frost top of brownie. Then top brownie with maraschino cherry halves, and drizzle top with chocolate syrup if desired.