FRUIT AND NUT SQUARES

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Cranberries, apricots and nuts mix up into a rich and delicious favorite holiday bar.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 1h30m

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 can (about 9 oz) salted mixed nuts (1 1/2 cups)
1 cup quartered dried apricots
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup flaked coconut
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)

Steps:

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, mix 2 cups flour, the brown sugar and butter with fork until crumbly. Press firmly in bottom of pan.
In same bowl, mix filling ingredients. Spoon onto crust; spread evenly.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely, about 45 minutes. For squares, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 130, Carbohydrate 17 g, Cholesterol 10 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Square, Sodium 65 mg, Sugar 11 g, TransFat 0 g