Nutty chocolate squares

1 servings

Ingredients

QuantityIngredient
75gramsSelf-raising wholemeal flour; (3oz)
½teaspoonBaking powder
25gramsCocoa powder; (1oz)
25gramsBlanched almonds; chopped finely
; (1oz)
50gramsDark brown soft sugar; (2oz)
Grated zest and juice of 1 orange
25gramsHalf-fat spread; (1oz)
75gramsSkimmed-milk soft cheese; (3oz)
2Eggs; (size 2) beaten

Directions

Preheat the oven to Gas Mark 4/180 C/350 F.

Lightly grease a 15 x 15cm (6 x 6 inch) square tin.

Sieve together the flour, baking powder and cocoa, retaining the bran. Stir in the almonds, sugar and orange zest and juice.

Beat the half fat spread and soft cheese together and then beat into the flour mixture. Add the eggs and mix thoroughly.

Pour the mixture into the prepared tin. Bake in the oven for 20-25 minutes until firm to the touch.

Allow to cool slightly and then turn out and cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into 12 squares.

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