2 c. Bisquick baking mix
2 tbsp. sugar
1/4 c. firm butter
1 c. flaked 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 baking mix and sugar; cut in butter thoroughly. Press mixture with floured hands in 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 top. Bake until light golden brown, 25 to 30 minutes; cool completely. Cut into bars about 2x1 inch. 70 bars.