Candied Fruitcake Squares
Candied Fruitcake Squares might be just the dessert you are searching for. This recipe serves 64. Watching your figure? This dairy free and vegetarian recipe has 43 calories, 1g of protein, and 2g of fat per serving. This recipe covers 1% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. Head to the store and pick up candied pineapple, flour, egg, and a few other things to make it today. Christmas will be even more special with this recipe. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes around 1 hour and 5 minutes.
Instructions
Line an 8-in. square baking dish with parchment paper, letting ends extend up sides of pan; grease and set aside.
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.
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 paper, transfer to a wire rack.
Remove paper; cool fruitcake completely.
Using a serrated knife, cut into 1-in. squares. Store in an airtight container.