"This recipe has been a family favorite for years," tells Terry Mercede of Danbury, Connecticut. "People who declare they won't eat fruitcake love these bars! They're so easy to make...and they're colorful, too - chock-full of candied pineapple and red and green cherries."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 8 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla. Add flour and walnuts; mix well. Spread evenly into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with pineapple, cherries and dates; press lightly into dough. , Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 87 calories, Fat 4g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 21mg sodium, Carbohydrate 13g carbohydrate (10g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 1g protein.
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Apria Chowdhury
[email protected]These bars were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.
Ahmad Baniata
[email protected]Overall, I thought these fruitcake bars were pretty good. They're easy to make and they have a nice flavor. I would definitely recommend them.
Bijaya Chemjong
[email protected]These bars were a little dry, but they still had a good flavor. I think I would add some more butter or oil to the batter next time.
wullie rodger
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of fruitcake, but I actually really liked these bars. They were moist and flavorful, and the streusel topping was amazing.
Choi Yeji
[email protected]These bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Ibrahim Sharif
[email protected]I would definitely recommend these fruitcake bars. They're a great holiday treat.
Lexxie Allen
[email protected]These bars were delicious! I used a variety of dried fruits and nuts, and they all worked well together. The streusel topping was also a nice touch.
Obada Kiswani
[email protected]Overall, I thought these fruitcake bars were pretty good. They're easy to make and they have a nice flavor.
Nojrul Mollah
[email protected]These bars were a little too crumbly for my taste, but they still had a good flavor.
Irvin Martinez
[email protected]I love the festive colors of these bars. They're perfect for Christmas or any other holiday party.
MASUD ALIM
[email protected]These bars were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I will definitely be making them again.
Tersue Jacob
[email protected]I found these bars to be a little dry. I think I would add some more butter or oil to the batter next time.
Kellz RealZ
[email protected]The streusel topping on these bars was amazing! It added a great crunch and flavor.
Zenab Azmat
[email protected]These bars were a little too sweet for my taste, but they were still good. I think I would use less sugar next time.
Lilia Lili
[email protected]I love the combination of dried fruits and nuts in these bars. They're also really easy to make, which is a bonus.
Israth Jahan
[email protected]These bars were delicious! I made them for a Christmas party and they were a big hit. I will definitely be making them again.
Ch Kashif
[email protected]I've made these fruitcake bars several times and they always turn out great. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.
Chad Kelly
[email protected]These fruitcake bars were a hit! They were moist and flavorful, with just the right amount of sweetness. I used a variety of dried fruits, including cranberries, raisins, and apricots, and they all worked well together. The streusel topping added a n