Hot cross bun brownies

Method

1. Melt the butter and syrup in a large saucepan over a medium heat. Add the sugar and spices, then simmer for 3-4 minutes until dissolved. Take off the heat, add the chocolate and mix with a wooden spoon. Add the beaten egg and mix in until smooth. Finally, add the flour and beat until incorporated.
2. Line a 20cm square tin with baking paper. Tear the toasted hot cross buns into rough 2cm square pieces and scatter them into the tin.
3. Heat the oven to 180°C/160°C fan/gas 4. Spoon the brownie mix into the tin and allow to stand for 15 minutes so the mix settles over and into the buns.
4. Bake for 35-40 minutes until gently set and wobbly in the middle. Don’t be tempted to leave the brownies in the oven longer than the cooking time as they’ll become dry.
5. Allow to cool, then chill overnight. The next day, turn out, remove the baking paper and trim the edges (for nibbling!). Turn the right way up and cut into squares to serve. A knife dipped in hot water will make this much easier.