Dark Rum Brownies

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 350°; position oven rack in the lower third of the oven.
2. 2
   Spray the bottom only of an 8-inch square baking pan with nonstick cooking spray.
3. 3
   In a bowl, mix the brownie mix, melted butter, dark rum, eggs, and nutmeg with a wooden spoon until just blended and all dry ingredients are moistened; stir in chopped chocolate.
4. 4
   Spread batter into prepared pan.
5. 5
   Bake 40-44 minutes or until toothpick inserted 2 inches from side of pan comes out clean or almost clean (do not overbake).
6. 6
   Transfer to a wire rack and cool for 15 minutes.
7. 7
   Chocolate Rum Glaze: in a small saucepan set over medium-low heat combine the brown sugar, butter, rum, and milk.
8. 8
   Cook, stirring constantly, until the mixture comes to a boil; boil, stirring constantly, 1 minute longer.
9. 9
   Remove pan from heat and stir in the chocolate chips; stir the mixture until the chips are completely melted and the mixture is smooth; cool 5 minutes.
10. 10
    Spread glaze over warm brownies; cool completely.
11. 11
    Cut into squares-9 large or 16 small brownies.