FRUIT - FILLED COOKIE BARS 
2 1/2 c. flour
1 1/2 c. sugar
1 1/2 tsp. baking soda
2 eggs
1 (11 oz.) can mandarin oranges, undrained
1 (10 oz.) pkg. frozen strawberries, thawed
3/4 c. chopped nuts
1 tsp. vanilla
1 1/2 c. flaked coconut

GLAZE INGREDIENTS:

3/4 c. sugar
1/4 c. evaporated milk
1/2 c. butter
1/2 tsp. vanilla

Grease a 15 x 10 x 1 inch jelly roll pan. In large bowl combine all ingredients except coconut and glaze. Blend at low speed until moistened; beat 3 minutes at medium speed, scraping bowl occasionally. Pour batter into prepared pan, spreading to edges; sprinkle with coconut. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 to 30 minutes.

Prepare Glaze: In medium saucepan combine all ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring well. Boil 2 minutes, stirring constantly. Spread on warm bars. Cool completely. Cut into 1 x 2 inch bars.

 

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