Holiday Fruit Bars

• 1/2 c. soft butter
• 1 c. granulated sugar
• 2 eggs
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 2/3 c. sifted flour
• 1 tsp. baking powder
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1 c. chopped nuts
• 1/2 c. red candied cherries, halved
• 1 c. sliced pitted dates
• 1/2 c. each: sliced dried apricots and figs
• very fine granulated sugar

1. Cream butter; add 1 cup sugar and cream until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating thoroughly after each.
2. Add sifted dry ingredients, nuts and fruits.
3. Mix well and spread batter in a greased 9 x 13-inch pan.
4. Bake in moderate oven at 350u0b0 for about 45 minutes.
5. Let stand until cold or overnight.
6. Then cut in 3 x 1-inch bars and roll each bar lightly in very fine granulated sugar (store in airtight container).
7. (Try scissors in hot water to cut fruit.)
8. Keeps well, if hidden!

butter, sugar, eggs, vanilla, flour, baking powder, salt, nuts, red candied cherries, dates, granulated sugar

Taken from www.cookbooks.com/Recipe-Details.aspx?id=916967 (may not work)