Fruitcake Bars

Name: Fruitcake Bars
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1-3/4 cups packed brown sugar; 3 large eggs; 1 tablespoon vanilla extract; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 3 cups coarsely chopped walnuts; 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped candied pineapple; 1-3/4 cups red and green candied cherries, halved; 2 cups pitted dates, halved

9 ingredients

2 steps

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1-3/4 cups packed brown sugar
3 large eggs
1 tablespoon vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
3 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped candied pineapple
1-3/4 cups red and green candied cherries, halved
2 cups pitted dates, halved

Directions

1

In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla. Add flour and walnuts; mix well. Spread evenly into a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with pineapple, cherries and dates; press lightly into dough.
2

Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.