Fruitcake Quick Fix Bars
Looking for a festive, fuss-free treat that delivers all the nostalgic flavors of a classic fruitcake without the lengthy prep? These Fruitcake Quick Fix Bars are the perfect holiday-inspired dessert, blending warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg with a medley of mixed dried fruits and crunchy chopped nuts. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these bars come together effortlessly, thanks to simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Baked to golden perfection in under half an hour, they’re an easy, crowd-pleasing option for holiday gatherings or a sweet homemade gift. Whether served fresh or stored for a few days, these chewy, spiced bars make a delightful snack or dessert year-round, bringing the charm of fruitcake into a practical, bite-sized form!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 cup All-purpose flour
- 0.5 cup Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Baking powder
- 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
- 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
- 2 Eggs
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1 cup Mixed dried fruits (chopped)
- 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.
In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.
In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.
Gently fold in the mixed dried fruits and chopped nuts, ensuring they're evenly distributed throughout the batter.
Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper and slicing into 12 equal pieces.
Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2616 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 147.9 g | 190% | |
| Saturated Fat | 68.1 g | 340% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 630 mg | 210% | |
| Sodium | 1233 mg | 54% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 300.7 g | 109% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 18.9 g | 68% | |
| Total Sugars | 169.7 g | ||
| Protein | 40.1 g | 80% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.1 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 286 mg | 22% | |
| Iron | 12.1 mg | 67% | |
| Potassium | 1862 mg | 40% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
