HOLIDAY FRUITCAKE BARS

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My family prefers these scrumptious squares to the larger, more traditional fruitcake. Since they're so quick and simple to make, I always include several batches in my annual holiday baking spree.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield about 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 8

6 tablespoons butter, melted
4 cups crushed vanilla wafers (about 120 wafers)
1 cup pecan halves
3/4 cup chopped dates
3/4 cup chopped mixed candied fruit
1/2 cup chopped candied pineapple
1 can (14 ounces) sweetened condensed milk
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Pour butter into a 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with wafer crumbs. Arrange pecans and fruit over crumbs; press down gently. Combine milk and vanilla; pour evenly over fruit. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 80mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (18g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

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