CHEWY FRUIT AND WALNUT BARS 
1 c. brown sugar
1/2 c. butter
1 tsp. grated orange peel
1/4 c. orange juice
1/4 tsp. vanilla
Powdered sugar
2 eggs
2 c. flour
2 tsp. baking powder
1 pkg. (6 oz.) diced dried fruit and raisins
3/4 c. chopped walnuts

Mix brown sugar, butter, orange peel, juice, vanilla and eggs. Stir in flour and baking powder. Stir in dried fruit and walnuts. Spread in a 13x9x2 inch greased pan.

Bake 350 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick comes out clean. Cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired. Cut in 2 x 1 1/2 inch bars. Yield: 32 bars.

 

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