Fruitcake Bars Recipe

These delightful Fruitcake Bars offer a simpler, more modern take on the classic fruitcake, perfect for holiday gatherings! Adapted from a favorite brand's 100 best holiday cookies cookbook, this recipe uses Splenda brown sugar blend for a delicious twist. Get ready to impress your guests with these easy-to-make, intensely flavorful bars!

Prep Time 45 mins
Cook Time 85 mins
Calories 196.4 kcal
Protein 4g
Rating 5.0 (1 Reviews)
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Recipe adapted from Food.com. Standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Fruitcake Bars

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How to Make Fruitcake Bars

  1. Preheat oven to 325°F (165°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine 1 cup chopped dried apricots, 1 cup chopped dates, and ¼ cup rum or orange juice. Let stand for 30 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  3. In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) softened unsalted butter and 1 ½ cups Splenda brown sugar blend using an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
  4. Beat in 2 large eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and the zest of 1 orange.
  6. In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour and ½ teaspoon salt.
  7. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  8. Gently fold in the soaked fruit mixture, 1 cup chopped pecans, and 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips.
  9. Pour batter into the prepared pan and spread evenly.
  10. Bake for 35-40 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean and the edges are pulling away from the sides of the pan.
  11. Remove from oven and sprinkle evenly with ½ cup white chocolate chips.
  12. Let stand for 10-15 minutes, until the chips are softened.
  13. Gently spread the melted chips over the top.
  14. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

2 g

Sugar

77g

Fat

21g

Carbs

8g

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Time To Make Course Main Ingredient Cuisine Preparation Occasion North American For Large Groups Desserts Fruit Oven Holiday Event Cookies And Brownies Bar Cookies Nuts Dietary Gifts Christmas Low Sodium Low In Something Pitted Fruit Equipment Number Of Servings 4 Hours Or Less