Candlestick Bars

Name: Candlestick Bars
Ingredients: 1 (14 oz.) pkg. gingerbread mix; 1 (8 oz.) can (1 c.) applesauce; 1/2 c. raisins; 1 (4 oz.) jar (1/2 c.) chopped mixed candied fruits and peels; 1 (14 oz.) pkg. white creamy-type frosting mix; 2 Tbsp. lemon juice

6 ingredients

10 steps

Ingredients

1 (14 oz.) pkg. gingerbread mix
1 (8 oz.) can (1 c.) applesauce
1/2 c. raisins
1 (4 oz.) jar (1/2 c.) chopped mixed candied fruits and peels
1 (14 oz.) pkg. white creamy-type frosting mix
2 Tbsp. lemon juice

Directions

1

Combine gingerbread mix and applesauce.
2

Beat 2 minutes at medium speed with electric mixer or 2 minutes with spoon.
3

Stir in raisins and fruits and peels.
4

Spread in greased 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch pan.
5

Bake at 375° for 15 minutes.
6

Prepare frosting according to package directions, substituting the lemon juice for half the liquid.
7

Spread on cooled cookies.
8

Cut in 1 x 1 1/2-inch bars.
9

Decorate with candlesticks made from gumdrops.
10

Makes about 8 dozen.