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Cranberry Squares

Ingredients:
1 1/4 c self-rising flour (plus extra for dusting)
1/2 c unsalted butter
1/4 c cocoa powder
1 1/4 c light brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
1 1/3 c fresh or thawed frozen cranberries

Topping ingredients:
2/3 c sour cream
6 Tbsp superfine sugar (does this mean confectioners/icing sugar?)
2 Tbsp self-rising flour
4 Tbsp soft margarine
1 egg, beaten
1/2 tsp vanilla extract
5 Tbsp coarsely grated semi-sweet chocolate (for sprinkling)

Method:
Preheat oven to 350 degrees Farenheit.
Grease a 7 x 10 1/2 inch cake pan & dust lightly with flour.
Combine the butter, cocoa & sugar in a saucepan & stir over low heat until melted & smooth.
Remove the melted mixture from heat & stir in the flour & eggs, beating until thoroughly mixed.
Stir in the cranberries, then spread the mixture in the prepared pan.

Make the topping by mixing all the remaining ingredients in a bowl.
Beat until smooth, then spread over the cranberry mixture.
Sprinkle with the grated chocolate & bake for 40-45 minutes, or until risen & firm to the touch. Cool in th epan, then cut into 12 squares.