Fruit Cake Bars

• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup butter (2 blocks)
• 1/2 cup confectioners sugar

Cut butter into flour and sugar. Press into 9x11x2″ pan. Bake at 350º for 10 minutes or until light brown.

Filling:

• 1/2 cup flour
• 1 tsp baking powder
• 1/2 tsp salt
• 1 1/2 cups sugar
• 4 eggs, slightly beaten
• 1 cup candied fruits
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup coconut (optional)

Sift dry ingredients together; add eggs, fold in fruits and nuts. Pour over baked crust and bake for another 30-40 minutes at 350º. Cut into bars while still warm. Sprinkle with confectioners sugar if desired.