Ingredients

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour

1/2 teaspoon baking powder

1/4 teaspoon baking soda

1/2 cup butter

3/4 cup packed brown sugar

2 eggs

1/4 cup rum or pineapple juice

1/4 cup pineapple juice

2 tablespoons light-colored corn syrup

1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger

1 teaspoon vanilla

1 3/4 cups mixed dried tropical fruit bits

1/2 cup chopped macadamia nuts or Brazil nuts

1/3 cup rum or pineapple juice

1/4 cup rum or pineapple juice

Preparation

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