Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Christmas Fruitcake Bars, a chewy and sweet treat packed with dried fruits and nuts. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these bars are easy to make and sure to impress family and friends. With their vibrant colors and rich spices, they not only taste great but also brighten up any dessert table. Enjoy them as a snack or dessert—these festive bars are a must-have this holiday season.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1 cup mixed dried fruits (raisins, cranberries, apricots)
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 tsp cinnamon
- 1/2 tsp nutmeg
- 1/2 tsp allspice
- 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
- 1/4 cup melted butter or coconut oil
- 1 large egg (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a baking pan or line it with parchment paper.
- In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, chopped nuts, cinnamon, nutmeg, and allspice.
- In another bowl, whisk together melted butter (or coconut oil), honey (or maple syrup), and an egg if using.
- Pour the wet ingredients over the dry mixture and stir until combined. Fold in the dried fruits.
- Spread the mixture evenly in the prepared pan, pressing down firmly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown around the edges.
- Let cool completely before slicing into bars.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bar (45g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 50mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg