Fruitful Squares

Prep: 20 min Cook: 60 min Serves: 12 Cuisine: American

Fruitful Squares are chewy, nutty bars packed with raisins, chocolate bits, and maraschino cherries, offering a delightful blend of sweetness and texture. Perfect for snacking, picnics, or dessert, these squares appeal to those who love rich, fruity, and chocolatey treats in every bite.

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Ingredients

  • 2 cups plus 4 tablespoons flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 4 eggs
  • 3 cups brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla
  • 2/3 cup butter
  • 2 cups raisins
  • 1 cup chocolate bits
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1 cup maraschino cherries, quartered

Instructions

  1. Sift together the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  2. Cream the brown sugar and butter until well combined.
  3. Add eggs one at a time, then stir in vanilla.
  4. Gradually add the flour mixture, mixing well after each addition.
  5. Stir in raisins, chocolate bits, chopped walnuts, and quartered maraschino cherries.
  6. Pour the batter into a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan.
  7. Bake at 350°F (175°C) for 1 hour, or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
  8. Allow to cool before cutting into 2 x 2-inch squares.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1008 kcal 50% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 10.2g 20% DV
Total Fat 49.8g 64% DV
Carbs 124.6g 45% DV
Fiber 6g 21% DV
Sugar 67.4g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 12428mg 100% DV
Potassium 540.5mg 12% DV
Cholesterol 140.3mg 47% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 1mg 1% DV
Calcium 1621.3mg 100% DV
Iron 6.7mg 37% DV

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

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