FRUIT COCKTAIL BARS

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My mother passed this recipe on to me. The moist bars have a delightful fruity taste, perfect for potlucks in winter and spring when fresh fruit is limited and expensive. -Linda Tackman, Escanaba, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 2-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1-1/2 cups sugar
2 eggs
1 can (15 ounces) fruit cocktail, undrained
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 teaspoons baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1-1/3 cups sweetened shredded coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts
GLAZE:
1/2 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2 tablespoons milk
1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, beat sugar and eggs until blended. Beat in fruit cocktail and vanilla. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; add to the creamed mixture until well blended. , Pour into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with coconut and walnuts. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a rack for 10 minutes. , In a small saucepan, bring the sugar, butter and milk to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Drizzle over cake. Cool. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 161 calories, Fat 6g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 174mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (17g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Nontobeko Madida
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I've made these fruit cocktail bars several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Veronica Owens
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These fruit cocktail bars are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and they're so easy to make. I love the combination of fruits and the coconut flavor.


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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit. I love that I can use fresh or frozen fruit.


Mathias Wilberg
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I'm not a huge fan of coconut, but I still loved these bars. The fruit cocktail and the graham cracker crust are the perfect combination.


Leling Nette
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These fruit cocktail bars are the perfect summer treat. They're light and refreshing, and they're so easy to make.


akkas khan
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I love that these bars can be made ahead of time. It makes them the perfect dessert for busy weeknights.


ZALIM ZALIM
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These bars are so easy to make, and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Nosipho Gwji
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I'm not a huge fan of fruit cocktail, but I loved these bars. The coconut flavor really balances out the sweetness of the fruit.


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These fruit cocktail bars are the perfect summer dessert. They're light and refreshing, and they're so easy to make.


Latrell Warner
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them!


Zoha Malik
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These bars are so easy to make and they're so delicious. I love the combination of fruits and the coconut flavor.


Val DeMers
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I've been making these fruit cocktail bars for years and they're always a hit. They're the perfect summer treat!


Zara qazi
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These fruit cocktail bars were a hit at my last party! They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


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