Best 6 Glazed Fruit Punch Cookie Bars Recipes

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Get ready to tantalize your taste buds with a culinary journey through the world of glazed fruit punch cookie bars! These delightful treats are a perfect blend of sweet and tangy flavors, featuring a chewy cookie base topped with a vibrant fruit punch glaze. Whether you're a seasoned baker or a novice in the kitchen, this article will guide you through the process of creating these irresistible cookie bars. Let's dive into the world of glazed fruit punch cookie bars and discover the secrets behind their irresistible charm!

Here are our top 6 tried and tested recipes!

FRUIT CAKE COOKIE BARS



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These chewy Fruit Cake Cookie Bars will melt in your mouth. This Christmas dessert with pecans, dried cherries and pineapple has a rum glaze.

Provided by Julie Clark

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 cups pecan halves
½ cup butter ((softened))
1 ½ cups packed brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup self-rising flour
Dash of salt
½ pound candied pineapple ((chopped))
½ pound candied cherries ((chopped))
1 cup powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon rum extract ((or ½ teaspoon vanilla extract))
3 tablespoons heavy cream
2 tablespoons chopped pecans ((for topping))

Steps:

  • Spread pecans evenly over the bottom of a greased 10x15x1" baking pan.
  • Preheat the oven to 300 degrees Fahrenheit.
  • Crema together the butter and sugar. Add the eggs and vanilla. Beat well.
  • Add the flour and salt. Blend well.
  • Spoon the batter over the pecans. Dampen your hands and gently press to spread the dough evenly over the pecans.
  • Sprinkle the chopped fruit over the batter. Press down on the fruit slightly so it pushes gently into the dough.
  • Bake in the preheated oven for 50-55 minutes.
  • Once the bars are cooled, prepare a powdered sugar glaze.
  • Whisk together the powdered sugar, vanilla and 3 tablespoons of heavy cream. If needed, add additional heavy cream until the glaze is at drizzling consistency.
  • Drizzle the glaze over the cooled bars.
  • Sprinkle with chopped pecans, if desired.
  • Cut the bars and store in an airtight container.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 313 kcal, Carbohydrate 46 g, Protein 2 g, Fat 13 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, Cholesterol 33 mg, Sodium 53 mg, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 36 g, ServingSize 1 serving

GLAZED CANDIED FRUIT COOKIES



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Even if your family doesn't care for fruitcake, they'll love these festive cookies studded with candied fruit and pecans. A caramel glaze adds a delectable touch on top. -Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield about 6 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 cup butter, softened
1 cup confectioners' sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1 large egg
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2/3 cup chopped candied pineapple
1/2 cup chopped pecans
1/3 cup red candied cherries, chopped
CARAMEL GLAZE:
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup butter, cubed
2/3 cup confectioners' sugar
2 tablespoons 2% milk

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Beat in egg and vanilla. In another bowl, whisk flour and baking soda; gradually beat into creamed mixture. Stir in pineapple, pecans and cherries. Divide dough in half; shape each into a 9-in.-long roll; wrap each in plastic. Refrigerate 2 hours or until firm., Preheat oven to 350°. Unwrap and cut into 1/4-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake 7-9 minutes or until lightly browned. Remove to wire racks to cool completely., In a small saucepan, combine brown sugar and butter. Bring to a boil over medium heat. Cook and stir 30 seconds. Remove from heat; cool 5 minutes. Beat in confectioners' sugar and milk. Immediately drizzle over cookies. Let stand until set., To Make Ahead: Dough can be made two days in advance. Wrap in plastic and place in a resealable plastic bag. Store in the refrigerator., Freeze option: Place wrapped rolls in a resealable plastic freezer bag. To use, unwrap frozen rolls and cut into slices. If necessary, let dough stand a few minutes at room temperature before cutting. Bake and decorate as directed, increasing time by 1-2 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 77 calories, Fat 4g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 34mg sodium, Carbohydrate 10g carbohydrate (7g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 1g protein.

FRUIT COCKTAIL SQUARES



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This is a fruity bar cookie, good for coconut and maraschino cherry fans.

Provided by Rosina

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 (8 ounce) can fruit cocktail
¼ cup butter, softened
⅓ cup white sugar
1 egg
¼ teaspoon vanilla extract
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon baking powder
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon maraschino cherry juice
½ cup flaked coconut
¼ cup maraschino cherries, chopped

Steps:

  • Drain the fruit cocktail and reserve 1/3 cup of the syrup. Add the 1 tablespoon maraschino cherry syrup to the reserved fruit cocktail syrup. Chop the drained fruit, and set it aside.
  • Stir together in a bowl the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt.
  • In a large bowl, cream together the butter or margarine and sugar. Beat in the egg and vanilla extract.
  • Add the flour mixture, alternating with the syrups, to the creamed mixture. Mix well. Stir in the chopped fruit, the coconut and the cherries.
  • Spread dough into a greased 9 inch square pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 to 35 minutes. Cool. Sprinkle sifted confectioners' sugar over the top if desired. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 147.4 calories, Carbohydrate 23.4 g, Cholesterol 25.7 mg, Fat 5.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 3.4 g, Sodium 128.1 mg, Sugar 6.8 g

FABULOUS FRUIT BARS (COOKIE MIX)



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Source: Betty Crocker NOTE: Cookie mix used is 2 pouches (1 lb 1.5 oz each) of Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix

Provided by Mom2Rose

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h20m

Yield 24 bars, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 (17 1/2 ounce) envelopes betty crocker sugar cookie mix
1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
1 (21 ounce) can cherry pie filling
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F
  • Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir base ingredients until soft dough forms.
  • Press half of dough in bottom of pan.
  • Spread pie filling over dough.
  • Drop remaining dough by teaspoonfuls over filling.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown.
  • Cool 10 minutes.
  • In small bowl, stir glaze ingredients until smooth.
  • If necessary, add additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until thin enough to drizzle.
  • Drizzle glaze over warm bars.
  • For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows.
  • Store covered at room temperature.

HOLIDAY FRUIT BARS



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Honorable Mention - Contest Recipe 2007! Bake a warm and cozy fruit dessert bar using cookie mix and pie filling, ingredients already in your cupboard.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h20m

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 pouches (1 lb 1.5 oz each) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 eggs
1 can (21 oz) cherry pie filling
1 cup powdered sugar
1 tablespoon milk
1/4 teaspoon almond extract

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. Spray bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with cooking spray.
  • In large bowl, stir base ingredients until soft dough forms. Press half of dough in bottom of pan.
  • Spread pie filling over dough. Drop remaining dough by teaspoonfuls over filling.
  • Bake 45 to 50 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes.
  • In small bowl, stir glaze ingredients until smooth. If necessary, add additional milk, 1 teaspoon at a time, until thin enough to drizzle. Drizzle glaze over warm bars. For bars, cut into 6 rows by 4 rows. Store covered at room temperature.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 300, Carbohydrate 45 g, Cholesterol 40 mg, Fat 2, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 6 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 160 mg, Sugar 30 g, TransFat 2 g

GLAZED DRIED FRUIT AND NUT BARS



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Looking for easy dessert bars using Betty Crocker® sugar cookie mix? Then check out this fruit and nut dessert.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h10m

Yield 32

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 pouch (1 lb 1.5 oz) Betty Crocker™ sugar cookie mix
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
2 to 3 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
1 egg, slightly beaten
1 jar (12 oz) orange marmalade
1 bag (5 oz) dried cherries (about 1 cup)
1 cup sweetened dried cranberries
3/4 cup cashew halves and pieces
1/2 cup unblanched whole almonds
1/2 cup chopped pitted dates

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 350°F. In large bowl, stir cookie crust ingredients until well blended. Press dough in bottom of ungreased 13x9-inch pan. Bake 14 to 16 minutes or until golden brown. Cool 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, in 2-quart saucepan, heat orange marmalade to boiling over medium-high heat, stirring constantly. Boil 3 to 4 minutes, stirring frequently, until slightly thickened. Stir in remaining filling ingredients until well mixed. Spread evenly over cookie crust.
  • Bake about 15 minutes longer or until edges are golden brown and filling is set. Cool completely, about 30 minutes. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 4 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 29 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1 1/2, Fiber 1 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 70 mg, Sugar 20 g, TransFat 1/2 g

Tips:

  • Use fresh fruit for the best flavor. Frozen or canned fruit can also be used, but fresh fruit will give the cookies a more intense flavor.
  • Do not overmix the dough. Overmixing will make the cookies tough.
  • Chill the dough for at least 30 minutes before baking. This will help the cookies to hold their shape and prevent them from spreading too much.
  • Bake the cookies until they are just set. Overbaking will make the cookies dry and crumbly.
  • Let the cookies cool completely before glazing them. This will help the glaze to set properly.

Conclusion:

Glazed fruit punch cookie bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are made with a simple cookie dough that is topped with a sweet and tangy fruit punch glaze. With a few simple tips, you can make these cookies perfectly every time. So next time you are looking for a sweet and easy treat, give these glazed fruit punch cookie bars a try!

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