FESTIVE FRUITCAKE BARS

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Fruitcake bars deliver the same great flavors of fruitcake with much less time and work.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h55m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 egg
1/4 cup Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
2 1/2 cups candied cherries
1 package (8 ounces) pitted dates, cut in half
1 cup coarsely chopped pecans or filberts
1/3 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons orange juice

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Grease and flour rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. In large bowl, mix 1 cup flour, the brown sugar, butter, orange peel, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and egg with spoon.
  • In medium bowl, mix 1/4 cup flour, the cherries, dates and pecans; stir into brown sugar mixture. Spread in pan.
  • Bake about 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  • In 1-quart saucepan, heat all Orange Glaze ingredients over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens slightly. Drizzle cooled bars with glaze. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 3 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 220, Carbohydrate 37 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 3 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 130 mg

Oghenekome Zino
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I'm going to bookmark this recipe for later. It looks like a great one to try.


Gohar Shahg1214
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I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but these bars look delicious. I might have to give them a try.


Sure Stha
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These bars look amazing! I can't wait to try them.


True Promise
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I'm going to make these bars for my Christmas party. I think they'll be a big hit.


Aubrielle Hill
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I'm going to substitute the walnuts with chopped pecans.


Immaculate Mudzinge
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I'm going to try making these bars for my next party. They look so delicious!


Makhan Sandhu
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I'm not sure what went wrong, but my bars turned out dry and crumbly. I think I might have overbaked them.


Syed Talha
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover fruitcake. I always have a bunch of fruitcake left over after the holidays, so I'm glad I found this recipe.


Muhammad Usman Rafi Sulehria
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I love these bars! They're so festive and delicious. I always make them for Christmas.


Olivia Gallegos
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I had a hard time finding candied cherries, so I used dried cranberries instead. The bars still turned out great.


Little Gamer
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These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I'll try making them again with less sugar next time.


Chathura Jayamal
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Kabir N
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These bars are delicious! The cake is moist and flavorful, and the frosting is creamy and smooth. I highly recommend them.


christian tustervatn
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them! The kids especially liked the colorful sprinkles on top.


Kitchen Colours
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These bars are perfect for a holiday party or potluck. They're easy to make and they travel well. I also like that they can be made ahead of time.


Jarrott Hogg
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I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but these bars were surprisingly good. The cake is moist and the frosting is creamy and sweet. I'll definitely be making these again.


cliff mccray
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These fruitcake bars were a hit at my holiday party! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I especially love the crunch from the walnuts.