Orange Slice Bars

Name: Orange Slice Bars
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

11 ingredients

3 steps

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

Directions

1

In a large bowl, combine candy and water. Cover and refrigerate overnight; drain well and set aside.
2

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.
3

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.