Almond Fruit Bars

• 1 1/3 c. sifted flour
• 3/4 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 (6 oz.) pkg. butterscotch pieces
• 1/2 c. butter
• 1/2 c. brown sugar, firmly packed
• 1 c. slivered almonds, chopped
• 1/2 c. finely chopped candied cherries
• 1/2 c. golden raisins, finely chopped
• 2 eggs, beaten
• 1 Tbsp. sugar
• 1 Tbsp. grated orange peel

1. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt.
2. Melt in saucepan over low heat butterscotch pieces and butter.
3. Remove from heat and add brown sugar and sifted ingredients.
4. Press into bottom of 13 x 9 x 2-inch pan.
5. Bake at 325u0b0 for 15 minutes.
6. Combine and spread over hot crust almonds, candied cherries, raisins, eggs, sugar and orange peel.
7. Return to oven and bake 15 to 20 minutes more.
8. Remove from oven and cool.
9. Cut into 1 1/2 x 2-inch bars. Makes about 36.

flour, baking powder, salt, butterscotch pieces, butter, brown sugar, slivered almonds, candied cherries, golden raisins, eggs, sugar

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=240197 (may not work)