FRUIT PUNCH BARS

Fruit Punch Bars image

Provided by Judy Garcia

Categories Cookies

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 15

17 oz can fruit cocktail, very well drained
2 eggs
1 1/2 c granulated sugar
2 1/4 c all purpose flour
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/3 c flaked coconut
1/4 c walnuts, chopped
GLAZE
3/4 c granulated sugar
1/2 c butter or margarine
1/4 c evaporated milk
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 c walnuts, chopped (optional)

Steps:

1. Drain fruit well.
2. In large bowl, beat eggs and sugar until fluffy; stir in fruit, flour, baking soda, salt, and vanilla. Mix well.
3. Spread in greased 9-inch square pan. Sprinkle with coconut and walnuts. Bake at 350° until done, 30-35 minutes. While cake is baking, prepare glaze.
4. GLAZE: In saucepan, combine sugar, margarine, evaporated milk and vanilla. Over medium heat, bring to a boil and boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Remove from heat and add walnuts. Drizzle over hot cake.