Fruit Bar Cookies
Fruit Bar Cookies are sweet, chewy treats packed with raisins, dates, and nuts, complemented by warm spices, perfect for snacking or sharing at gatherings.
Ingredients
Instructions
- Mix together and boil for five minutes the sugar, raisins, shortening, and hot water.
- Add spices (cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves) and mix well.
- Allow the mixture to cool to lukewarm.
- Add the beaten egg to the cooled mixture and stir well.
- Sift together the flour, salt, and soda, then add to the mixture.
- Stir until well combined.
- Add chopped dates and chopped nuts to the mixture and mix well.
- Spread the batter in a greased and floured jelly roll pan.
- Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 25 to 30 minutes.
- Frost the cooled cookies and cut into squares.
Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)
1094
kcal
55% DV
Protein
Fat
Carbs
* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).
Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).