AUNT HELEN'S FRUIT BARS

Submitted by ellenr on June 21, 2015 - 12:21pm

Summary

Yield
SourceNanna Moran used to make these bars for family gatherings. No one ever told me who Aunt Helen was.
Prep Time45 minutes
CategoryCookies & Bars
CuisineAmerican

Description

An nice bar that yields a lot if cut into smaller size.

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup vegetable shortening
  • 2 cups Brown sugar - packed
  • 2 eggs
  • 3 cups flour (all purpose)
  • 1 tsp baking powder, baking soda, cinnamon
  • 1/4 tsp ground cloves, nutmeg
  • 1 cup raisins
  • 1/2 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
  • 1 cup boiling water

Instructions

In a large bowl cream shortening and sugar.  Add eggs and beat well.  Whisk together flour, soda, baking powder and spices.  Stir flour mixture into shortening mixture.  Add nuts and raising and stir in boiling water.  Bake in well-greased 9" x 13" pan, 20-25 minutes at 350 degrees.

GLAZE:  Glaze with 3/4 cup confectioner's (XXXX) sugar,1/2 tsp. vanilla and a few tablespoons of hot water blended to make a thin frosting.  Pour over bars while still hot and allow to cool 15-20 minutes before cutting. 

0
Your rating: None