Christmas Brownies Source: Maida Heatter's Cookies (Andrews & McMeel Publishing, 1997 ed.) , pg. 118 . It doesn't have to be Christmas to make these brownies. They have candied fruit in them and I honestly had doubts before making them. The recipe just didn't sound that good. Well, they are actually quite yummy, very moist and chewy. They are fragile and will need to be handled with care to avoid cracking. Freezing them before slicing will remedy this but getting them to the freeze can be tricky! The recipe doesn't make a lot - about 16 very thin brownies - so they will not last long. You might consider doubling the recipe. ;) 2 oz. unsweetened chocolate 2 oz. (1 stick) unsalted butter 2 eggs 1 tsp. vanilla extract 1 cup granulated sugar 1/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour 1/3 cup diced, mixed candied fruits Preheat oven to 300. Line a shallow 9-inch pan with aluminum foil. Brush the foil with melted butter. Melt the chocolate and the butter i...
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