Converting a Fruitcake Bars Recipe
HERE IS A RECIPE FROM CWALDE WHICH, TO ME, LOOKS REALLY GOOD. IT ONLY CALLS FOR A CUP OF FLOUR. DO YOU THINK THAT I COULD SUB KAF MULTIPURPOSE GF FLOUR AND ADD A BIT OF XANTHAM GUM???
If you like fruitcake, you will love these. They really dress up any cookie tray at Christmas because they are so pretty and so yummy too. The orange juice tastes so good in these and this one of those bar cookies that you just can't stop eating! I got this recipe from an old friend, Robin, that I had when we were living in Germany and both of our husbands were in the Air Force in the late 70's. Cheryl
1 can(6oz)frozen concentrated orange juice, thawed
1/2 c light brown sugar
2/3 c light brown sugar
1 c raisins
1 pkg(8oz)pitted dates, chopped
1 jar(1#)mixed candied fruit, chopped fine
1/2 c soft butter
4 eggs
1 c flour
1/8 t soda
1/2 t cinnamon
1/2 t nutmeg
1/4 t cloves
1 c chopped nuts
1/4 t allspice
In medium pan combine undiluted orange juice and 1/2 c brown sugar. Stir over low heat till mixture comes to a boil. Add raisins and dates; bring to boil again. Remove from heat, stir in mixed candied fruit and set aside. In large bowl cream butter adn 2/3 c brown sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time. Blend in flour, soda, cinnamon, nutmeg, allspice and cloves. Stir in nuts and fruit mixture. Turned into wax-paper lined 13x9" pan. Bake in 300 degree oven 35-40 minutes or till toothpick test comes out clean. Frost. Cut into 3x1" bars. Garnish with 1/2 a candied cherry.
Orange Glaze:
1 1/2 c powdered sugar
1/4 c orange juice
1 T soft Butter
I small bowl mix all ingredients till smooth.
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