Best 3 Festive Fruitcake Bars Recipes

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Welcome to the world of festive fruitcake bars! These delightful treats are perfect for adding a touch of holiday cheer to any gathering. With their vibrant colors, sweet flavors, and irresistible aromas, they're sure to be a hit. Whether you're baking for family, friends, or a special occasion, these fruitcake bars are a delicious and festive way to celebrate the season.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

FESTIVE FRUITCAKE BARS



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

Provided by 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

FESTIVE FRUITCAKE BARS



Festive Fruitcake Bars image

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

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.

Tips:

  • Use a variety of dried fruits. This will give your fruitcake bars a more complex flavor and texture. Some good options include raisins, cranberries, cherries, apricots, and figs.
  • Chop the dried fruits into small pieces. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the batter.
  • Soak the dried fruits in rum or another type of alcohol. This will help to plump them up and give them a richer flavor.
  • Use a combination of spices. This will add warmth and depth of flavor to your fruitcake bars. Some good options include cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger, and cloves.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the fruitcake bars tough. Stir just until the ingredients are combined.
  • Bake the fruitcake bars in a greased and floured pan. This will help to prevent them from sticking.
  • Let the fruitcake bars cool completely before frosting them. This will help to prevent the frosting from melting.

Conclusion:

Festive Fruitcake Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make holiday treat. They are perfect for gift-giving or enjoying at home with family and friends. With their moist texture, rich flavor, and festive appearance, these bars are sure to be a hit at any gathering. So next time you're looking for a special holiday treat, be sure to try Festive Fruitcake Bars.

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