Chocolate Rum Confectioners

8 squares (1 oz squares) semi-sweet chocolate

1 cup confectioners’ sugar, lightly spooned into cup

1 egg

½ golden raisins

1 Tbs. rum extract (or dark rum)

¾ cup finely chopped pecans

In large heavy saucepan over very low heat partially melting chocolate. Remove from heat. Beat with wooden spoon until melted and smooth. Beat in sugar and egg just until smooth. Stir in raisins and rum extract. Chill mixture until firm enough to handle, 20 to 30 minutes. Pack firmly one teaspoonful of candy into ½ inch balls. (For easier coating, first brush balls lightly with corn syrup, beaten egg white or water.) Coat with chocolate. Store airtight in cool, dry place. Makes about 60.

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