FESTIVE FRUITCAKE BARS

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These are truly delicious! I make these every so often just because they are one of my favorite bars to make and eat! Great for the holidays but also any time, trust me! **Estimated Cook Time is just total time estimation from beginning to end.

Provided by Susan Cutler

Categories     Cookies

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 c flour, gold medal all purpose
3/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c margarine, softened
1 tsp orange peel, grated
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg
1/4 c flour, gold medal all purpose
2 1/2 c cherries, candied
1 pkg pitted dates, 8 oz, cut in half
1 c pecans, coarsely chopped pecans or filberts (i use pecans)
ORANGE GLAZE
1/3 c granulated sugar
2 Tbsp orange juice, fresh

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350ºF. 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.
  • 2. In medium bowl, mix 1/4 cup flour, the cherries, dates and pecans; stir into brown sugar mixture. Spread in pan.
  • 3. Bake about 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

Vanessa Munoz
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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.


Sky Water
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These bars are the perfect holiday treat! They're festive, delicious, and easy to make. I highly recommend them.


Rose p Holder
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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.


Cjay7 Dutton
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These bars are so festive and perfect for the holidays. I love the combination of fruits and nuts.


Martell Moreland
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Delicious! I made these bars for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them.


Omsai Tech
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Not a fan of the candied fruits, but otherwise these bars were great!


Keith Wilkinson
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These bars were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly! I love the festive colors and flavors. I'll definitely be making these again for Christmas.


Mery Minassian
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These fruitcake bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still enjoyable. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.


Maggie L
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I'm not usually a fan of fruitcake, but these bars were surprisingly good! The dried fruits and nuts were perfectly balanced and the cake was moist and flavorful. I'll definitely be making these again.


Elisha aka Melissa Paterson
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These festive fruitcake bars were a hit at my holiday party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved the delicious combination of fruits and nuts. I will definitely be making these again next year.