Candlestick Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

1 (14 oz.) pkg. gingerbread mix
1 (8 oz.) can (1 c.) applesauce
1/2 c. raisins
1 (4 oz.) jar (1/2 c.) chopped mixed candied fruits and peels
1 (14 oz.) pkg. white creamy-type frosting mix
2 Tbsp. lemon juice

Preparation

Combine gingerbread mix and applesauce.
Beat 2 minutes at medium speed with electric mixer or 2 minutes with spoon.
Stir in raisins and fruits and peels.
Spread in greased 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 x 1-inch pan.
Bake at 375\u00b0 for 15 minutes.
Prepare frosting according to package directions, substituting the lemon juice for half the liquid.
Spread on cooled cookies.
Cut in 1 x 1 1/2-inch bars.
Decorate with candlesticks made from gumdrops.
Makes about 8 dozen.