ORANGE SLICE BARS

Orange Slice Bars image

"These tasty bars are a portable way to satisfy a sweet tooth," relates Elaine Norton of Sandusky, Michigan.

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 50m

Yield about 4 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 pound orange candy slices, cut into 1/8-inch strips
6 tablespoons hot water
1/2 cup butter, softened
2-1/4 cups packed brown sugar
4 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine candy and water. Cover and refrigerate overnight; drain well and set aside. , In a large bowl, cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in vanilla. Combine the flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in walnuts and candy. , Spread into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 125 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 72mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (16g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 2g protein.