EASY FRUITCAKE BARS

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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.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

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

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients; set aside. In a large bowl, beat the eggs, sugar, vanilla and orange zest until blended. Combine flour and salt; gradually add to sugar mixture until well combined. Stir in walnuts and the reserved fruit mixture., Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88 calories, Fat 3g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 35mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.