Fruitcake Quick Fix Bars

Looking for a festive, fuss-free treat that delivers all the nostalgic flavors of a classic fruitcake without the lengthy prep? These Fruitcake Quick Fix Bars are the perfect holiday-inspired dessert, blending warm spices like cinnamon and nutmeg with a medley of mixed dried fruits and crunchy chopped nuts. With just 15 minutes of prep time, these bars come together effortlessly, thanks to simple pantry staples like all-purpose flour, brown sugar, and vanilla extract. Baked to golden perfection in under half an hour, they’re an easy, crowd-pleasing option for holiday gatherings or a sweet homemade gift. Whether served fresh or stored for a few days, these chewy, spiced bars make a delightful snack or dessert year-round, bringing the charm of fruitcake into a practical, bite-sized form!

Nutriscore Rating: 45/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 1 cup All-purpose flour
• 0.5 cup Brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon Baking powder
• 1 teaspoon Ground cinnamon
• 0.5 teaspoon Ground nutmeg
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter (melted)
• 2 Eggs
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 1 cup Mixed dried fruits (chopped)
• 0.5 cup Chopped nuts (such as walnuts or pecans)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8x8-inch baking pan with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, brown sugar, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, and salt until well combined.

Step 3

In a separate bowl, whisk together the melted butter, eggs, and vanilla extract until smooth.

Step 4

Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined. Do not overmix.

Step 5

Gently fold in the mixed dried fruits and chopped nuts, ensuring they're evenly distributed throughout the batter.

Step 6

Spread the batter evenly into the prepared baking pan, smoothing the top with a spatula.

Step 7

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

Step 8

Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper and slicing into 12 equal pieces.

Step 9

Serve immediately or store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 5 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	644.9 grams (644.9g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2616

Total Fat 147.90g	190%
Saturated Fat 68.10g	341%
Polyunsaturated Fat NaNg
Cholesterol 630mg	210%
Sodium 1233mg	54%
Total Carbohydrate 300.70g	109%
Dietary Fiber 18.90g	68%
Total Sugars 169.70g
Protein 40.10g	80%

Vitamin D 82IU	410%
Calcium 286mg	22%
Iron 12mg	67%
Potassium 1862mg	40%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 49.4%

Protein: 6.0%

Carbs: 44.6%