Fruit and Nut Squares

Name: Fruit and Nut Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 1 h 30 min
Yield: 48
Ingredients: 2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour; 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened; 1 can (about 9 oz) salted mixed nuts (1 1/2 cups); 1 cup quartered dried apricots; 1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries; 1/2 cup flaked coconut; 2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour; 1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)

4 Ratings

1 Reviews

Prep 15 min
Total 1 hr 30 min
Servings 48

Cranberries, apricots and nuts mix up into a rich and delicious favorite holiday bar.

By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Updated December 20, 2007

Make With

Gold Medal Flour

Ingredients

Crust

2 cups Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine, softened

Filling

1 can (about 9 oz) salted mixed nuts (1 1/2 cups)
1 cup quartered dried apricots
1/2 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup flaked coconut
2 tablespoons Gold Medal™ all-purpose flour
1 can (14 oz) sweetened condensed milk (not evaporated)

Steps

1

Heat oven to 350°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening or cooking spray. In large bowl, mix 2 cups flour, the brown sugar and butter with fork until crumbly. Press firmly in bottom of pan.
2

In same bowl, mix filling ingredients. Spoon onto crust; spread evenly.
3

Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely, about 45 minutes. For squares, cut into 8 rows by 6 rows.

Cut bars into bite-size squares and place in miniature foil baking cups. Delight someone with a filled gift box.
Make quick work of cutting these fruity squares by spraying a sharp knife with cooking spray.