Best 5 Chocolate Chip Fruitcake Bars Recipes

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Indulge in the delectable goodness of Chocolate Chip Fruitcake Bars, a delightful treat that harmoniously blends the classic flavors of fruitcake with the irresistible allure of chocolate chips. These delectable bars boast a moist, dense texture that gives way to a symphony of flavors, featuring a medley of dried fruits, nuts, and candied cherries, all enveloped in a warm embrace of spices and molasses. Enhanced with the addition of rich chocolate chips, each bite offers a delightful contrast between the sweetness of the fruits and the decadent indulgence of chocolate. This recipe provides variations to suit your preferences, including a gluten-free option and a version studded with plump blueberries, ensuring everyone can savor the irresistible charm of these Chocolate Chip Fruitcake Bars.

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CHOCOLATE CHIP FRUITCAKE



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"Chocolate chips temp even those who don't care for fruitcake to try this one," says Ruth Peterson, Jenison, Michigan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h25m

Yield 1 loaf.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 eggs
1 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups coarsely chopped pecans
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup halved candied cherries
2/3 cup semisweet chocolate chips

Steps:

  • In a bowl, beat eggs and sugar. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; add to sugar mixture and mix well. Fold in pecans, dates, cherries and chocolate chips. Pour into a greased 9x5-in. loaf pan. Bake at 325° for 1-1/4 to 1-1/2 hours or until golden brown and a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes; remove from pan to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 304 calories, Fat 14g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 96mg sodium, Carbohydrate 44g carbohydrate (31g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

CHOCOLATE CHIP FRUITCAKE BARS



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Provided by Food Network

Time 1h50m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 roll (16.5 oz) Pillsbury® refrigerated chocolate chip cookies
1/2 cup diced mixed candied fruit
1 tablespoon all-purpose flour
1/4 cup seedless raspberry jam
Powdered sugar, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Spray 8-inch square pan with cooking spray. Break up 2/3 of cookie dough into pan. With floured fingers, press dough evenly in bottom of pan to form crust.
  • Break up remaining 1/3 of dough into small bowl. Add candied fruit and flour; mix well. Spread jam over dough in pan. Sprinkle with candied fruit mixture; press lightly into jam.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool completely, about 1 hour. Lightly dust with powdered sugar. Cut into bars.
  • Line the pan with foil, allowing enough foil to make the bars easy to lift and transfer to a flat surface for cutting.

CHOCOLATE CHIP FRUITCAKE BARS



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White chocolate chips are a surprise addition to these delicious fruitcake bars!

Categories     Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 6

1 pkg (510 g) Pillsbury* Refrigerated Chocolate Chip or Chocolate Chunk Cookies
3 tbsp (45 mL) seedless raspberry jam
1/2 cup (125 mL) diced mixed candied fruit
1 tbsp (15 mL) flour
1/2 cup (125 mL) white chocolate chips
1/2 tsp (2 mL) vegetable oil

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F (180°C). Spray 8-inch (20 cm) square pan with non-stick cooking spray. Break up 2/3 of cookie dough into pan. Press evenly to form crust. Spread jam over dough.
  • In small bowl, break up remaining 1/3 dough. Stir in candied fruit and flour. Sprinkle candied mixture evenly over jam; press in lightly.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool completely on wire rack, about 1 hour. Cut into bars.
  • Combine white chocolate chips with oil in small microwave dish. Microwave on High power 30 to 60 seconds, stirring every 15 seconds. Stir until smooth. Then drizzle back and forth over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 120, Carbohydrate 21 g, Cholesterol 5 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 0 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 24, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 12 g, TransFat 1 g

SPICED FRUITCAKE BARS



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Fruitcake bars are very forgiving. You can bake them months ahead, and substitute almost any fruit or nut you like for one you don't. Aim for a balance of tastes and textures, and test to see if your selections work together, just pop a small handful in your mouth.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 4 dozen

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 1/2 cups (15 ounces) dark raisins
2 1/2 cups (15 ounces) golden raisins
2 cups (9 ounces) dried currants
2 cups (11 ounces) dried sour cherries, coarsely chopped
2 1/2 cups (9 ounces) dried cranberries
1 cup (5 ounces) dried apricots, cut into 1/4-inch dice
3/4 cup honey
1 cup Cognac, Armagnac, or other brandy
1 1/2 cups (3 sticks) unsalted butter, softened, plus more for pan
2 1/4 cups bread flour, plus more for dusting
1 tablespoon kosher salt
1 1/2 teaspoons ground ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1 teaspoon ground cloves
1 1/2 cups (5 ounces) walnuts, coarsely chopped
1 1/4 cups sugar
7 large eggs

Steps:

  • In a large nonreactive container (glass, ceramic, or plastic), combine dried fruits, honey, and Cognac; let macerate at room temperature 2 days or up to 2 weeks, covered with plastic wrap.
  • Preheat oven to 275 degrees. Generously butter and flour two 8-inch square (or round) pans; tap out excess flour. Whisk to combine flour, salt, ginger, cinnamon, and cloves in a bowl. Stir in walnuts.
  • In a separate bowl, beat butter and sugar with an electric mixer on medium-high speed until pale and fluffy, 3 to 4 minutes. Add eggs, 1 at a time, beating well after each addition, and scraping down side of bowl as needed. Transfer to a large bowl. Using a flexible spatula, fold in flour-nut mixture and drained fruit mixture; stir to evenly distribute fruits and nuts.
  • Divide batter between prepared pans; use an offset spatula to smooth tops. Bake until a cake tester inserted into center comes out with only a few moist crumbs attached, 2 to 2 1/4 hours. Transfer pans to wire rack to cool completely. Invert cakes onto racks to unmold. Invert again, top sides up. (Cakes can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 2 months.)
  • Using a serrated knife, cut cake into thirds. Slice each third into 1-inch-thick slices. Bars can be stored in an airtight container at room temperature up to 1 week.

FRUITCAKE BARS



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"This recipe has been a family favorite for years," tells Terry Mercede of Danbury, Connecticut. "People who declare they won't eat fruitcake love these bars! They're so easy to make...and they're colorful, too - chock-full of candied pineapple and red and green cherries."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 8 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 9

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups packed brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped candied pineapple
1-3/4 cups red and green candied cherries, halved
2 cups pitted dates, halved

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla. Add flour and walnuts; mix well. Spread evenly into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with pineapple, cherries and dates; press lightly into dough. , Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.

Tips:

  • For a richer flavor, use dark chocolate chips instead of semi-sweet.
  • Add a teaspoon of cinnamon or nutmeg to the batter for a warm, festive flavor.
  • If you don't have any dried fruit on hand, you can use chopped nuts instead.
  • Be sure to grease and flour the baking pan before adding the batter, to prevent the bars from sticking.
  • Bake the bars until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 30 minutes.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them into squares, to prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

These chocolate chip fruitcake bars are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for the holidays. They are easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you like them chewy or cakey, with a lot of fruit or just a few pieces, these bars are sure to be a hit. So next time you're looking for a holiday treat, give these chocolate chip fruitcake bars a try.

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