FESTIVE FRUITCAKE BARS

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These are truly delicious! I make these every so often just because they are one of my favorite bars to make and eat! Great for the holidays but also any time, trust me! **Estimated Cook Time is just total time estimation from beginning to end.

Provided by Susan Cutler

Categories     Cookies

Time 2h15m

Number Of Ingredients 15

1 c flour, gold medal all purpose
3/4 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 c margarine, softened
1 tsp orange peel, grated
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1/4 tsp salt
1 egg
1/4 c flour, gold medal all purpose
2 1/2 c cherries, candied
1 pkg pitted dates, 8 oz, cut in half
1 c pecans, coarsely chopped pecans or filberts (i use pecans)
ORANGE GLAZE
1/3 c granulated sugar
2 Tbsp orange juice, fresh

Steps:

  • 1. Heat oven to 350ºF. 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.
  • 2. In medium bowl, mix 1/4 cup flour, the cherries, dates and pecans; stir into brown sugar mixture. Spread in pan.
  • 3. Bake about 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.

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