Noel Fruit Bars

Contributed byMary Kimball
Stacked Noel fruit bars dusted with powdered sugar on a white plate.

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup sifted confectioners' sugar
  • 1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
  • 3/4 cup sifted all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup snipped dates
  • 3/4 cup chopped mixed candied fruits
Yield: 18 Bars
Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes

Instructions

Beat eggs until light and fluffy. Gradually beat in confectioners' sugar. Stir in melted butter. Sift together dry ingredients and salt. Fold into egg mixture with nuts and fruits. Spread in greased 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Bake at 325° for 30 to 35 minutes. Cut into bars; frost with butter frosting and top with candied cherries, if desired. Makes about 1 1/2 dozen. 

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