2 c. Bisquick baking mix
2 tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. firm butter
1 c. flakes coconut
2 c. cut up mixed candied fruit
1 c. snipped dates, if desired
1 c. chopped nuts
1 (14 oz.) can sweetened condensed milk

Heat oven to 350 degrees. Mix Bisquick and sugar. Cut in the butter thoroughly. Press mixture with floured hands onto ungreased jelly roll pan, 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch. Bake 10 minutes. Sprinkle coconut over baked layer. Layer candied fruit and dates over coconut. Sprinkle chopped nuts over fruit. Drizzle milk over the top. Bake until light golden brown, 25-30 minutes; cool completely. Cut into bars. Makes 70 - 2 x 1 inch bars.