Glazed Fruitcake Bars Recipe

Name: Glazed Fruitcake Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Parchment paper; Vegetable cooking spray; 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/4 teaspoon table salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground cloves; 1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar; 2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts; 1 1/4 cups mixed dried fruit; 1/4 cup minced crystallized ginger; 1 large egg, lightly beaten; 1 tablespoon butter, melted; 4 teaspoons bourbon or brandy; 1 cup powdered sugar; Garnish: chopped walnuts

Servings: persons

Parchment paper
Vegetable cooking spray
1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon table salt
1/8 teaspoon ground cloves
1/2 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
2 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
1 1/4 cups mixed dried fruit
1/4 cup minced crystallized ginger
1 large egg, lightly beaten
1 tablespoon butter, melted
4 teaspoons bourbon or brandy
1 cup powdered sugar
Garnish: chopped walnuts

1
Preheat oven to 325u00b0. Line bottom and sides of an 8-inch square pan with parchment paper, allowing 2 inches to extend over sides; lightly grease with cooking spray.
2
Stir together flour and next 4 ingredients in a large bowl; add sugar and next 3 ingredients, tossing to break up any clusters of dried fruit. Add egg, stirring until blended. Press batter into prepared pan.
3
Bake at 325u00b0 for 35 to 40 minutes or until set. Cool in pan 20 minutes. Lift fruitcake from pan, using parchment paper sides as handles, and cool completely on a wire rack (about 1 hour).
4
Stir together butter and bourbon in a small bowl. Whisk in powdered sugar; drizzle glaze over cooled fruitcake. Let stand 20 minutes or until glaze is set. Cut into 1 1/2-inch squares.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 16 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Parchment paper, Vegetable cooking spray, 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1/4 teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Glazed Fruitcake Bars falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Glazed Fruitcake Bars

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