Ingredients
1/2
cup margarine or butter
4
oz. semisweet chocolate
1
(14-oz.) can sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)
1/2
teaspoon rum extract
2
eggs
1 1/4
cups all purpose or unbleached flour
3/4
teaspoon baking powder
1/4
teaspoon salt
2
cups diced mixed candied fruit
1
cup chopped pecans or walnuts
Preparation
Heat oven to 350°F. 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 1 at a time, beating well after each addition. Lightly spoon flour into measuring cup; level off. Add flour, baking powder and salt; mix well. Stir in candied fruit and pecans. Spread batter in greased pan.
Bake at 350°F. for 28 to 36 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool 1 hour or until completely cooled. Cut into bars.
