Name: Candied Fruitcake Squares
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 30 min
Yield: 1
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour -; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder -; 1/4 teaspoon salt -; 1-1/4 cups chopped dates -; 3/4 cup chopped candied pineapple -; 3/4 cup chopped red candied cherries -; 1 large egg -; 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar -; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract -; 2 cups pecan halves -

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Cooking:

30 min.

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Ingredients for - Candied Fruitcake Squares

1. 1/2 cup all-purpose flour -

2. 1/2 teaspoon baking powder -

3. 1/4 teaspoon salt -

4. 1-1/4 cups chopped dates -

5. 3/4 cup chopped candied pineapple -

6. 3/4 cup chopped red candied cherries -

7. 1 large egg -

8. 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar -

9. 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract -

10. 2 cups pecan halves -

How to cook deliciously - Candied Fruitcake Squares

1. Stage

Line an 8-in. square baking dish with parchment, letting ends extend up sides of pan; grease and set aside.

2. Stage

In a large bowl, mix the flour, baking powder and salt. Add the dates, pineapple and cherries; toss to coat. In a small bowl, whisk the egg, brown sugar and vanilla until blended; stir into fruit mixture. Stir in pecans. Press firmly into prepared baking dish.

3. Stage

Bake at 325° for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean and top is golden. Cool in pan for 10 minutes. Using parchment, transfer to a wire rack. Remove paper; cool fruitcake completely.

4. Stage

Using a serrated knife, cut into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container.