Fruitcake Bars
¾ c. butter, softened
1 ¾ c. packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 Tbsp. vanilla
1 ½ c. all purpose flour
3 c. coarsely chopped walnuts
1 ½ c. coarsely chopped candied pineapple
1 ¾ c. red and green candied cherries, halved
2 c. pitted dates, halved
In large bowl, cream 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 greased 15 x 10” baking pan. Sprinkle with pineapple, cherries and dates; press lightly into dough. Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 8 dozen.
