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Fruitcake Bars

By: Naomi Murry

"There's a sweet surprise in every bite of this fruitcake-like treat. The bars keep well in the freezer, so they can be enjoyed long after the holiday season's over."

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Prep Time:
15 Min

Cook Time:
30 Min

Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 48 servings

Ingredients

1 cup golden raisins
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
1/4 cup apple juice
4 eggs
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon grated orange peel
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups chopped walnuts

Directions

In a bowl, combine the first four ingredients; set aside. In a mixing bowl, beat eggs. Add the sugar, vanilla and orange peel; mix well. Combine flour and salt; add to sugar mixture. Stir in walnuts and the reserved fruit mixture. Spread into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.