Description
Experience the magic of the season with these Christmas Fruitcake Bars, a delightful twist on the traditional fruitcake. Each bar is rich, moist, and packed with vibrant fruits and crunchy nuts, creating a symphony of flavors that capture holiday cheer. Perfect for gatherings or as a festive gift, these bars are easy to make and sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
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- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter, softened
- 3/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 large eggs (room temperature)
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, cherries, apricots)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, whisk together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt.
- In another bowl, cream softened butter and brown sugar until fluffy (about 2 minutes).
- Beat in eggs one at a time followed by vanilla extract until smooth.
- Gently fold in the dry mixture followed by mixed dried fruits and chopped walnuts.
- Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown; check doneness with a toothpick.
- Let cool before slicing into squares.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square (50g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 40mg