9 oz. condensed mincemeat
3/4 c. water
1 c. mixed, candied fruits, chopped
1 c. chopped nuts
1 can sweetened condensed milk
1 egg
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/4 tsp. salt
Confectioners' sugar (optional)

Crumble mincemeat into large saucepan. Add water. Stir over medium heat until lumps are thoroughly broken and water is absorbed. Cool. Stir in fruits, nuts, milk, and egg. Mix flour with baking soda and salt; stir into fruit mixture until well blended. Spread in a greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan and bake in preheated 350 degree oven 30 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool on rack. Cut in 2 x 1 inch bars. Makes about 48. Store air- tight in cool, dry place. Keeps about two weeks. These may be sifted with confectioners' sugar, if desired.