FRUITCAKE BAR COOKIES

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Make and share this Fruitcake Bar Cookies recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Outta Here

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 2h30m

Yield 2 dozen, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 teaspoon rum extract or 1 teaspoon brandy extract
1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
3/4 cup granulated sugar
2 eggs
8 ounces pitted dates, chopped
1/4 cup candied fruit, chopped
1/2 cup candied red cherries, quartered
3/4 cup pecans or 3/4 cup walnuts, chopped
candied cherry, for garnish (red and green)
1 1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons milk (more if necessary)

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Grease and flour a 13x9x2-inch pan. (Or spray with nonfat cooking spray).
  • In a small bowl, blend flour, salt, soda, cinnamon and nutmeg.
  • In a large bowl, beat butter, sugar, and eggs at medium speed until light and fluffy. Mix in rum or brandy extract.
  • Stir in flour, dates, candied fruits, 1/2 cup cherries and nuts. Spread in prepared pan and bake 30 minutes until golden. Cool on wire rack, in pan.
  • In the meantime, prepare the frosting by mixing together sugar and milk. Stir until smooth; then cover with a damp cloth until ready to use.
  • When cake has cooled, frost, suing a spatula.
  • Cut into 2 x 1-inch bars and decorate with red and green candied cherries. Store in a covered container, with pieces of wax paper between layers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 163.9, Fat 6.8, SaturatedFat 2.8, Cholesterol 25.9, Sodium 58, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 1.3, Sugar 19.8, Protein 1.7

Gary McCarter
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These cookies are really easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can use any kind of dried fruit I have on hand, so they're always a little different. They're also a great way to use up leftover fruitcake if yo


samer ayoub
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I'm not a huge fan of fruitcake, but I thought I'd give these cookies a try since they're so popular. I'm glad I did! They're really good! The dried fruit is plump and juicy, and the cookie dough is perfectly soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making


saifullah amjadkhan
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover dried fruit. They're also a nice change from traditional fruitcake, which can be a bit too dense and heavy for my taste. These cookies are light and airy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice.


ABID PARDESI BAHAWALNAGAR
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These cookies are delicious! They're so moist and flavorful, and the glaze on top is the perfect finishing touch. I made them for a Christmas party and they were a huge hit. I'll definitely be making them again next year!


Abdulai Washiwu
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These cookies are really easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends. I love that I can use any kind of dried fruit I have on hand, so they're always a little different. They're also a great way to use up leftover fruitcake if yo


Daisy de Lambo Daisy de Lambo
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I'm not a huge fan of fruitcake, but I thought I'd give these cookies a try since they're so popular. I'm glad I did! They're really good! The dried fruit is plump and juicy, and the cookie dough is perfectly soft and chewy. I'll definitely be making


Ziddi Boy
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These cookies are a great way to use up leftover dried fruit. They're also a nice change from traditional fruitcake, which can be a bit too dense and heavy for my taste. These cookies are light and airy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and spice.


Imran Brothers
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I was pleasantly surprised by how easy these cookies were to make. They turned out so festive and delicious, and they were a big hit at my Christmas party. I'll definitely be making them again next year!


Susantha Pushpakumara
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These are the best fruitcake bar cookies I've ever had! They're so moist and flavorful, and the glaze on top is the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Manikhan Roman
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I've made these fruitcake bar cookies twice now and they're a hit every time! They're so easy to make and they always come out perfect. I love that I can use any kind of dried fruit I have on hand, so they're always a little different. My kids love t


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