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C H O C O L AT E H AG G I S R E C I P E 2⁄3 cup (50 g) Sultanas 3 Tbsp Scotch Whisky 7 Tbsp unsalted Butter Pinch of salt 7⁄8 cup (100g) Cocoa Powder 1 Egg 7⁄8 cup (100g) Caster Sugar 1 cup (150g) Chopped up shortbread 2⁄3 cup (50g) Chopped Mixed Nuts Powdered sugar to dust Place the sultanas and whisky in a small bowl and leave to soak whilst you prepare the remaining ingredients. Melt the butter in a pan, then sieve in the cocoa powder and stir until you have a smooth paste. In a separate bowl whisk the sugar and egg together until pale and creamy.
Place the shortbread in a sealable plastic bag and bash it with a rolling pin. You want a mixture of chunks and crumbs. Combine the chocolate mix with the sugar/egg mix and stir in the shortbread, chopped mixed nuts and the whisky soaked sultanas, plus any remaining Whisky. Lay out a double thickness of plastic wrap and tip the chocolate mixture out onto it forming a haggis shape. Roll up and continue to manipulate into shape tying a knot at each end of the plastic wrap. Chill in the fridge overnight to set then remove the plastic wrap and rub the outside with powdered sugar. Slice and enjoy with a dram.
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