December 8, 2023

Fruitcake Cookie Bars

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As the holiday season approaches, the sweet aroma of baked treats fills the air, and what better way to embrace the festive spirit than with Fruitcake Cookie Bars? This delightful twist on the classic cookie combines the rich flavors of dried fruits with the convenience and indulgence of cookie bars.

The marriage of rich, moist dried fruits drenched in Triple Sec with the convenience of cookie bars creates a treat that embodies the season’s spirit. Share these delightful bars with friends and family, and watch as they become a cherished part of your festive traditions. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that captures the essence of the holidays in every bite.

Also, this is the time of year for giving and receiving holiday sweets as gifts. These cookie bars are another great gift idea for holiday tins. I hope you will give this Fruitcake Cookie Bar Recipe a try soon. And make some for your Friends and Family.

Fruitcake Cookie Bars

Fruitcake Cookie Bars with Dried Fruit are a wonderful addition to your holiday baking repertoire.

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Prep Time 35

Baking Time 15

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Servings 4 Dozen

Ingredients

1-2/3 cups chopped pecans or walnuts
1-1/3 cups golden raisins (chopped)
1 cup pitted dried dates (chopped)
2/3 cup dried apricots (finely chopped)
1/2 cup dried cranberries (chopped)
1/4 cup Triple Sec
1 cup butter (softened)
1/2 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1 large egg (room temperature)
1 teaspoon vanilla
2-2/3 cups all-purpose flour (379g)

Instructions

Place the first 5 ingredients in a large bowl. Drizzle with Triple Sec and toss to combine. Let stand, covered, overnight.
In a large bowl, cream butter, sugars and nutmeg until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. Beat in egg. Gradually beat in flour. Stir in fruit mixture.
Divide dough in half; shape each into a 12x3x1-in. rectangular log. Cover; refrigerate overnight or until firm.
Preheat oven to 350°. Uncover and cut dough crosswise into 1/2-in. slices. Place 2 in. apart on ungreased baking sheets. Bake until edges are light brown, 13-16 minutes. Remove from pans to wire racks to cool.
These bars would be very good and pretty if one end was dipped in white chocolate.