Black Badger Carlin Pea Brownies

|These delicious and extremely moreish (think addictive) bars are an energy packed version of a brownie with the addition of ground almonds dried apricots and Black Badger Peas. They make a perfect addition to lunch boxes or picnics and are loved by adults and children alike. Makes 12 bars. You will need a 7 x 11€ shallow baking tin lined with baking paper.|carlin peas|100g dark chocolate good quality bar or chips30g unsweetened cocoa power150g butter400g black badger carlin peas drained. Soaked and cooked if starting from dried peas100g ground almonds1 teaspoon baking powder3 eggs120g caster sugar30g dried apricots choppedicing sugar for dusting|Preheat the oven to 170c (fan) 350fPut the chocolate butter cocoa and sugar in a heatproof bowl over a pan of gently simmering water.Stir occasionally until the chocolate and butter has melted and the mixture is smooth.In a food processor whizz the drained peas until coarsely ground.Add the ground almonds baking powder eggs and chocolate mixture and process until combined.Stir in the chopped apricots by hand.Spoon the mixture into the tin and spread evenlyBake for 20 minutes until just firm.Leave to cool for 5 minutes. Lift out the bars using the paper and leave to cool completely.Wrap in foil and leave overnight before dusting with icing sugar and cutting.|20.00 minutes|8|https://hodmedods.co.uk/blogs/recipes/black-badger-brownie-bars-with-carlin-peas