Fruit Pecan Brownies

by the Editors of Easy Home Cooking Magazine

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Yield: Makes 16 brownies
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Ingredients:
2
squares (1 ounce each) unsweetened chocolate

1
cup sugar

1/2
cup (1 stick) butter, softened

2
eggs

1
teaspoon vanilla

1/2
cup all-purpose flour

1
cup chopped dried mixed fruit

1
cup coarsely chopped pecans, divided

1
cup (6 ounces) semisweet chocolate chips, divided



Preparation:
1.
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter an 8-inch square pan. Melt unsweetened chocolate in top of double boiler over hot, not boiling, water. Remove from heat; cool. Cream sugar and butter in large bowl until smooth. Mix in eggs, beating until light and fluffy. Blend in melted chocolate and vanilla. Stir in flour, fruit, 1/2 cup pecans and 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Spread batter evenly in prepared pan. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 cup pecans and 1/2 cup chocolate chips. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or just until center feels firm. Do not overbake. Remove from oven; cover while still warm with waxed paper or foil. Cool completely in pan on wire rack. Cut into 2-inch squares.





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