FESTIVE FRUITCAKE BARS

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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

LiFe AuOrA PlAyZ
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I loved these bars! They were the perfect treat for a holiday party.


Zamin Malik
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These bars were a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Frank Wilson
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Adil HussainJan1
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These bars were perfect for a holiday party. They were easy to make and everyone loved them.


Ethel Johnson
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These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good.


Gabiella Semerjian
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These bars were delicious! I especially loved the crunchy walnuts.


Sphesihle Roland
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These bars were a bit too dry for my taste, but I think that's because I didn't use enough candied fruits. I'll try adding more next time.


Reece Musselwhite
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I loved the combination of fruits and nuts in these bars. They were the perfect treat for a holiday party.


Prince Jihad 21
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These bars were a bit too dense for my taste, but the flavor was good.


Ayana Khan
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These bars were easy to make and turned out great! I'll definitely be making them again.


T P
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I made these bars for a potluck and they were a big hit! Everyone loved them.


Fatma Aidaby
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These bars were a bit too sweet for me, but my husband loved them.


Libby Hanley
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These bars were delicious! The candied fruits added a nice sweetness and the nuts gave them a nice crunch.


Alice Motlomelo
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I love making these fruitcake bars for gifts. They're always a hit and they're so easy to make.


Dmitri Lopez
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These bars were a bit too dry for my taste, but they had a nice flavor. I think I'll try adding some extra moisture next time, maybe with some applesauce or yogurt.


King crim
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I've made these fruitcake bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart, and the candied fruits and nuts add a nice festive touch.


Michael Edwards
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These festive fruitcake bars were a hit at our holiday party! They were easy to make and turned out moist and flavorful. I especially loved the combination of fruits and nuts.