1 lb. gumdrop orange slices
6 tbsp. hot water
1/2 c. butter, softened
2 1/4 c. brown sugar
4 eggs, beaten
2 1/2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 tsp. vanilla
1/2 c. chopped nuts
Confectioners' sugar

Cut candy orange slices into eighths using scissors dipped in hot water. Add 6 tablespoons hot water to candy. Cover; let set overnight. Next day, cream butter and brown sugar. Stir in eggs. Sift together flour, baking powder and salt. Add to creamed mixture. Stir in orange slices and water they were soaked in. Add vanilla and chopped nuts. Place in greased 15 x 10 x 1-inch jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes. Sprinkle with powdered sugar while still hot. Makes 40 bars.