Best 2 Holiday Fruitcake Bars Recipes
The holiday fruitcake bar is the perfect festive treat for any occasion. These delectable bars are packed with the flavors of the season, such as dried fruits, nuts, and spices. They are also incredibly easy to make and can be customized to your liking. Whether you prefer a classic fruitcake bar or something a little more unique, there's a recipe out there for you. So preheat your oven and get ready to bake up some holiday cheer!
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
HOLIDAY FRUITCAKE BARS
No time to make a fruitcake for the holidays? This quick bar cookie will satisfy your cravings. This recipe combines the best of several recipes I've tried over the years.
Provided by justcallmetoni
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 40m
Yield 3 dozen, 36 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Beat eggs with a mixer until they are golden yellow and doubled in volume - 2 or 3 minutes.
- Add in 1 cup sifted powdered sugar and vanilla.
- Mix together flour, baking powder and salt.
- Take 2 tablespoons of flour mixture and stir in with candied fruit, nuts and currants, to keep fruit from clumping in the batter.
- Add the rest of the flour mix to the eggs and sugar.
- Fold fruit and nuts into batter.
- Spoon batter into a well greased 11" by 7" pan.
- Some years I use parchment paper instead.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes.
- Mix together rum and second cup of powdered sugar to make a glaze.
- Spread the icing onto the bars about 5 minutes after they've come out of the oven.
- Let bars cool and cut into bars.
HOLIDAY FRUITCAKE BARS
Make and share this Holiday Fruitcake Bars recipe from Food.com.
Provided by mandabears
Categories Dessert
Time 35m
Yield 48 bars
Number Of Ingredients 7
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degress Fahrenheit.
- Melt butter in a 15x10x1 inch jelly roll pan.
- sprinkle dry bread mix evenly over melted butter.
- Sprinkle coconut evenly.
- Distribute candied fruit evenly over coconut.
- Distribute dates evenly over candied fruit.
- Sprinkle with nuts.
- Press mixture lightly.
- Pour condensed milk over top.
- Spread milk evenly.
- Bake for 20-30 minutes our until set and lightly browned.
- Cool in pan for 30 minute.
- While still slightly war cut into bars and remove from pan.
Tips:
- Use fresh, high-quality ingredients. This will make a big difference in the flavor of your fruitcake bars.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the bars tough.
- Bake the bars until they are just set in the center. Overbaking will make them dry.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them hold their shape.
- Store the bars in an airtight container at room temperature. They will keep for up to 3 days.
- You can decorate the bars with a variety of toppings, such as powdered sugar, chopped nuts, or dried fruit.
- For a special occasion, you can also wrap the bars individually and tie them with a ribbon.
Conclusion:
These holiday fruitcake bars are a delicious and festive treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are easy to make and can be enjoyed by people of all ages. With so many different variations to choose from, you are sure to find a recipe that you will love.
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