EASY FRUITCAKE BARS

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There's a sweet surprise in every bite of this fruitcake-like treat. The bars keep well in the freezer, so they can be enjoyed long after the holiday season's over.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 cup golden raisins
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
1/4 cup apple juice
4 large eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1-1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, vanilla and orange zest until blended. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture until well combined. Stir in walnuts and the reserved fruit mixture., Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

Charles Barbee
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These bars are a delicious and festive way to celebrate the holidays.


Musadiq Javed
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These bars are always a crowd-pleaser. I bring them to every party and they're always the first to go.


Asiamah Dickson
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I love that this recipe can be made ahead of time. It's so convenient to have a delicious dessert ready to go when you need it.


Aliza Shahzadi
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These bars are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make.


Desiboy vroxx
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This recipe is a keeper! I'll definitely be making these bars again and again.


Cryptocurrency Miningagent
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These bars were a complete disaster. I followed the recipe exactly, but they turned out inedible.


Pro Maruhom
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bars turned out really dense.


Moon Ali
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These bars were a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Abeka Micheal
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I had some trouble finding all of the ingredients, but the bars were worth the effort.


Snoop Dogg
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


dk maden
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Can't wait to try this recipe! It looks so delicious.


Divine Gift
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I love that this recipe uses simple ingredients that I already have on hand.


isabel
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These bars were so easy to make, and they turned out perfectly! I'll definitely be making them again.


Monique Smuts
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I've never been a fan of fruitcake, but these bars were surprisingly good! The cake was moist and flavorful, and the frosting was the perfect finishing touch.


Piyas Hossain
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These fruitcake bars were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.