2 c. seedless raisins
1 1/2 c. chopped mixed candied fruit
1 c. chopped walnuts
1/2 c. orange or pineapple juice
2 tsp. vanilla
1 c. sugar
1 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
2 eggs, beaten
4 1/2 c. sifted flour
2 tsp. ground cinnamon
2 tsp. baking powder
1 tsp. baking soda

Rinse raisins in hoot water; drain; dry on towel. Combine raisins, candied fruit, nuts, juice and vanilla; let stand.

Cream together butter, sugars and eggs. Sift together dry ingredients and add in thirds to creamed mixture; mix until smooth. Add fruit mixture; blend well. Let stand 1 1/2 hours in refrigerator or overnight.

When ready to bake, spread dough in greased 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1 inch jelly roll pan. Bake in hot oven 400 degrees, 15-20 minutes, until lightly browned. Cool in pan set on rack. When cool, cut in bars about 3x1 inch. Makes about 4 dozen.