FRUITCAKE BARS

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"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

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups packed brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped candied pineapple
1-3/4 cups red and green candied cherries, halved
2 cups pitted dates, halved

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.

Apria Chowdhury
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These bars were delicious! I will definitely be making them again.


Ahmad Baniata
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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
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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
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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
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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
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I would definitely recommend these fruitcake bars. They're a great holiday treat.


Lexxie Allen
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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
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Overall, I thought these fruitcake bars were pretty good. They're easy to make and they have a nice flavor.


Nojrul Mollah
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These bars were a little too crumbly for my taste, but they still had a good flavor.


Irvin Martinez
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I love the festive colors of these bars. They're perfect for Christmas or any other holiday party.


MASUD ALIM
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These bars were so easy to make and they turned out so well! I will definitely be making them again.


Tersue Jacob
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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
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The streusel topping on these bars was amazing! It added a great crunch and flavor.


Zenab Azmat
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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


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