Noel Fruit Bars - cooking recipe

Ingredients

2 eggs
1 c. sifted confectioners sugar
4 Tbsp. butter or margarine, melted
3/4 c. sifted all-purpose flour
1 1/2 tsp. baking powder
1/2 tsp. salt
1 c. chopped walnuts
1 c. snipped dates
3/4 c. mixed candied fruits

Preparation

Beat eggs until light and fluffy.
Gradually beat in confectioners sugar.
Stir in melted butter.
Sift together dry ingredients; fold into egg mixture with nuts and fruits.
Spread in greased 9-inch by 9-inch by 2-inch baking pan.
Bake in slow oven (325\u00b0) for 30 to 35 minutes.
Cut into bars; frost with butter frosting and top with candied cherries, if desired.
Makes about 1 1/2 dozen bar cookies.