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Holiday Spice Bars

3 star rating
 

Submitted by: Mccyhytr

 

These bar cookies contain mixed candied fruits & peels, pecans, and pumpkin pie spice in an oat batter flavored with orange and molasses.
 

Ingredients

  • 3/4c. frozen orange juice concentrate, thawed, undiluted
  • 1/2 c. quick-cooking rolled oats
  • 1/2 c. mixed candied fruits and peels
  • 1/2 c. chopped pecans
  • 1/2 c. shortening
  • 1/2 c. packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. molasses
  • 1 egg
  • 2 c. all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 tsp salt
  • 2 tsp. pumpkin pie spice

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Method

Cream together shortening and brown sugar. Add egg and molasses; mix well. Add rolled oats, candied fruit, nuts, and juice concentrate; blend well. Add dry ingredients and blend well. Pour into greased 13-by-9 inch baking pan; spread evenly. Bake at 325 degrees for 40 minutes. When done baking, sprinkle powdered sugar on top, then allow to cool before cutting into 3-by-1 inch bars.

 

Notes:

 

Number of Servings: Serves 6-8

 

Submitted by: Mccyhytr ()

 

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