1/2 cup margarine or butter
4 oz. Semi-sweet chocolate
1 (14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1/2 teaspoon rum extract
2 eggs
1 & 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teastpoon salt
2 cups diced mixed candied fruit
1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
1. Heat oven to 350F. Grease 13x9-inch pan. In large saucepan, melt margarine and chocolate over low heat, stirring constantly. Remove from heat. Add sweetened condensed milk and rum extract; blend well. Add eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add flour, baking powder, and
salt; mix well. Stir in candied fruit and pecans. Spread in greased pan.
2. Bake at 350F. for 28 to 36 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled. Cut into bars.
Yield: 36 brownies.
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