Fruit Bars

Prep: 15 min Cook: 35 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

These delightful fruit bars are a perfect combination of sweet and nutty flavors, featuring a medley of chopped nuts, maraschino cherries, and chocolate chips. Ideal for gatherings or as a sweet treat for any occasion, they are sure to please both kids and adults alike.

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Ingredients

  • 1 1/4 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp. almond extract
  • 1 c. chopped nuts
  • 1/2 c. chopped maraschino cherries, drained
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 tsp. salt
  • 3 eggs
  • 1 c. cut up dates or whole raisins
  • 1 (6 oz.) pkg. semi-sweet chocolate chips

Instructions

  1. Heat oven to 350°.
  2. Mix flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, almond extract, and eggs.
  3. Stir in remaining ingredients.
  4. Spread dough in greased pan (13 x 9 x 2-inch).
  5. Bake until light brown, 30 to 35 minutes.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

467 kcal 23% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.4g 15% DV
Total Fat 9.6g 12% DV
Carbs 95.5g 35% DV
Fiber 4.6g 17% DV
Sugar 25.6g 51% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12414mg 100% DV
Potassium 577.8mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 17mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Calcium 1575.8mg 100% DV
Iron 5.3mg 29% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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