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Hot Luck Chocolate Chipotle Brownies

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Serving Size : 0 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Brownies Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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3/4 cup butter or margarine
6 ounces semi sweet chocolate -- broken into small
pieces
3 ounces unsweetened chocolate
3 large eggs
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup brown sugar
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1 tablespoon chipotle powder
1/2 teaspoon cayenne powder
1/2 teaspoon ground coriander
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup raisins -- soaked overnight in beer
1/2 cup hazelnuts -- toasted & chopped
confectioners' sugar -- for garnish

Combine the chocolate and butter in a heavy bottomed pan and cook over low
heat just until chocolate melts. Cool.
Beat the eggs in a mixing bowl until they start to thicken. Add the sugars.
Continue beating until the mixture is light and fluffy. Stir in vanilla and
chocolate mixture.
Lightly toast the spices in a skillet over low heat, stirring often. DO NOT
LET THEM BURN!
Combine the spices and flour in a bowl with a whisk.
Gently stir the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients. Gently add the
raisins and hazelnuts, stirring just until combined. Don't overmix.
Pour the mixture into a greased and floured 9" round pan.
Bake in a 350