Festive Fruitcake Bars

Dairy Free
Health score
1%
Festive Fruitcake Bars
115 min.
24
211kcal

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Get ready to indulge in the delightful flavors of our Festive Fruitcake Bars, a perfect dessert that brings a touch of holiday cheer to any gathering! These bars are not only dairy-free but also packed with a medley of vibrant fruits and nuts, making them a wholesome treat that everyone can enjoy. With a rich base of brown sugar and a hint of warm cinnamon, each bite is a celebration of taste and texture.

Imagine the sweet and tangy burst of candied cherries combined with the chewy goodness of pitted dates, all harmoniously blended with crunchy pecans. The addition of freshly grated orange peel and a splash of orange juice elevates the flavor profile, giving these bars a refreshing citrus twist that is simply irresistible.

Perfect for sharing, these Festive Fruitcake Bars yield 24 servings, making them an ideal choice for holiday parties, potlucks, or cozy family gatherings. The best part? They are easy to prepare and can be made ahead of time, allowing you to enjoy the festivities without the stress of last-minute baking. Once baked to perfection, a luscious orange glaze drizzled on top adds a beautiful finish and an extra layer of flavor.

So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and let the aroma of these delightful bars fill your kitchen. Your friends and family will be asking for seconds, and you’ll be proud to share this scrumptious, dairy-free dessert that captures the essence of the season!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 teaspoon baking soda 
  • 0.8 cup brown sugar packed
  • 0.5 cup butter softened
  • 2.5 cups candied cherries 
  • ounces dates pitted cut in half
  •  eggs 
  • 0.3 cup flour all-purpose
  • cup flour all-purpose
  • 0.3 cup granulated sugar 
  • 0.5 teaspoon ground cinnamon 
  • tablespoons orange juice 
  • teaspoon orange zest grated
  • cup pecans coarsely chopped
  • 0.3 teaspoon salt 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • toothpicks

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 350F. Grease and flour rectangular pan, 13x9x2 inches. In large bowl, mix 1 cup flour, the brown sugar, butter, orange peel, baking soda, cinnamon, salt and egg with spoon.
  2. In medium bowl, mix 1/4 cup flour, the cherries, dates and pecans; stir into brown sugar mixture.
  3. Spread in pan.
  4. Bake about 35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in center comes out clean. Cool completely, about 1 hour.
  5. In 1-quart saucepan, heat all Orange Glaze ingredients over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until mixture thickens slightly.
  6. Drizzle cooled bars with glaze. For bars, cut into 8 rows by 3 rows.

Nutrition Facts

Calories211kcal
Protein3.08%
Fat30.8%
Carbs66.12%

Properties

Glycemic Index
14.13
Glycemic Load
8.92
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
3.1686956370654%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
0.65mg
Delphinidin
0.33mg
Catechin
0.33mg
Epigallocatechin
0.26mg
Epicatechin
0.04mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.1mg
Hesperetin
0.17mg
Naringenin
0.03mg
Quercetin
0.09mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:210.89kcal
10.54%
Fat:7.42g
11.41%
Saturated Fat:1.14g
7.13%
Carbohydrates:35.83g
11.94%
Net Carbohydrates:34.26g
12.46%
Sugar:23.99g
26.66%
Cholesterol:6.82mg
2.27%
Sodium:96.52mg
4.2%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:1.67g
3.34%
Manganese:0.29mg
14.3%
Fiber:1.56g
6.24%
Vitamin B1:0.09mg
5.91%
Selenium:3.33µg
4.76%
Copper:0.09mg
4.45%
Folate:16.14µg
4.03%
Vitamin A:185.86IU
3.72%
Iron:0.6mg
3.35%
Vitamin B2:0.06mg
3.26%
Phosphorus:30.75mg
3.07%
Magnesium:12.17mg
3.04%
Potassium:104.49mg
2.99%
Vitamin B3:0.57mg
2.87%
Zinc:0.31mg
2.04%
Vitamin B6:0.04mg
1.76%
Vitamin B5:0.17mg
1.68%
Calcium:16.74mg
1.67%
Vitamin E:0.24mg
1.6%
Vitamin C:0.92mg
1.12%