Holiday Fruit Bars Recipe

Name: Holiday Fruit Bars Recipe
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2/3 c. soft shortening, part butter; 1 c. sugar; 1 egg; 1 tbsp. grated orange rind; 1/4 c. orange juice; 2 1/2 c. flour (Gold Medal); 1 teaspoon soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 c. raisins; 1 c. mixed candied fruit; 1/2 c. minced nuts

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1111 kcal · General

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Holiday Fruit Bars Recipe – a delicious recipe with soft shortening, sugar, egg, orange rind, orange juice, flour. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

2/3 c. soft shortening, part butter
1 c. sugar
1 egg
1 tbsp. grated orange rind
1/4 c. orange juice
2 1/2 c. flour (Gold Medal)
1 teaspoon soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon nutmeg
1 c. raisins
1 c. mixed candied fruit
1/2 c. minced nuts

1
Heat oven to 400 degrees.
2
Cream shortening, sugar, egg till fluffy.
3
Stir in rind and juice.
4
Measure flour by dip, level, pour method or possibly by sifting.
5
Blend dry ingredients, stir into creamed mix.
6
Fold in fruit and nuts.
7
Pat dough in greased pan 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch.
8
Bake 15 to 18 min.
9
Cut into bars.

1111

kcal

Calories

Fat

177

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2/3 c. soft shortening, part butter, 1 c. sugar, 1 egg, 1 tbsp. grated orange rind, and more.

Yes, Holiday Fruit Bars Recipe falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1111 kcal
Category
General

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