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Festive Christmas Fruitcake Bars

Festive Christmas Fruitcake Bars: Chewy, Fruity, Holiday Bliss

Enjoy the essence of Christmas with these chewy, fruity Festive Christmas Fruitcake Bars, perfect for sharing during the holidays.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 45 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Batter
  • 1 cup Butter Room temperature, can substitute with coconut oil
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Can use coconut sugar or stevia-erythritol blend
  • 3 large Eggs Can replace with chia seeds or flaxseed meal
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla Extract Opt for pure extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Essential for enhancing flavor
  • 2 cups All-Purpose Flour Gluten-free option available
For the Fruit Mixture
  • 1 cup Mixed Peel & Candied Fruits Can substitute with chopped dried fruits
  • 1 cup Chopped Pineapple Use fresh or canned
  • 1 cup Dates Provides natural sweetness and fiber

Equipment

  • Oven
  • mixing bowl
  • Electric mixer
  • Baking pan
  • spatula
  • Wire Rack

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 325°F (160°C) and grease a 9×13-inch baking pan.
  2. Cream together butter and light brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Add the first egg, vanilla extract, and salt to the creamed mixture and mix on low speed.
  4. Add remaining eggs one at a time, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Gradually mix in the flour until the batter is smooth, about 1-2 minutes.
  6. Fold in mixed peel, candied fruits, chopped pineapple, and dates until evenly distributed.
  7. Spread the batter in the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for 40-45 minutes, until golden brown and a toothpick comes out clean.
  9. Allow the bars to cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then transfer to a wire rack to cool completely.

Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 180kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 2gFat: 7gSaturated Fat: 4gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 35mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 1mg

Notes

These bars are perfect for sharing, and can be stored in an airtight container for up to a week.

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