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Candied Fruitcake Squares Recipe

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Even people who don't like traditional fruitcake ask for this recipe. — Nancy Johnson, Laverne, Oklahoma

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Candied Fruitcake Squares Recipe

Prep: 30 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Yield: 64 Servings

30 35 65

Ingredients

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1-1/4 cups chopped dates
3/4 cup chopped candied pineapple
3/4 cup chopped red candied cherries
1 egg
1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 cups pecan halves

Directions

Line an 8-in. square baking dish with parchment paper, letting ends extend up sides of pan; grease and set aside.
In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the dates, pineapple and cherries; toss to coat. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, brown sugar and vanilla until blended; stir into fruit mixture. Stir in pecans. Press firmly into prepared baking dish.
Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and top is golden. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Using parchment paper, transfer to a wire rack. Remove paper; cool fruitcake completely.
Using a serrated knife, cut into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container. Yield: about 5 dozen.

Originally published as Candied Fruitcake Squares in Taste of Home October/November 2012, p50

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Reviewed on Dec. 14, 2012 by matteliz@swbell.net

Quick and easy, and not too sugary. I used apricots, pineapple, and cranberries. I had to stop myself from devouring everything that didn't go to friends. Seems like they would freeze well, as stated in the magazine.

Reviewed on Dec. 09, 2012 by bingoqueen63

I made these this afternoon, and they have definitely replaced my fruit cake loaves. They are VERY good.

Reviewed on Dec. 01, 2012 by dianeellen61

I like fruitcake, but loved these. So easy to make. They only use a minimal amount of sugar and flour, and the rest is the fruit and the pecans. I used the mixed fruits for fruit cake in place of the pineapple and cherries so it presents very colorful. Great recipe and will add to my yearly list of Xmas cookies. I have frozen them and hope they hold up well.( I had to so I wouldn't eat them all)