Fruit Cocktail Bars

Fruit cocktail bars are a popular dessert that originated in the United States and are often enjoyed as a sweet treat or snack.

This is vegan and gluten free recipe. Dish can be prepared in 75 minutes. Recipe requires some culinary experience (medium difficulty). Number of ingredients: 9.

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Fruit Cocktail Bars

Cooking Method: Baking Cuisine: International Courses: Dessert, Snack Recipe Keys: Gluten Free Vegan

Difficulty: Intermediate Prep Time 20 min Cook Time 25 min Rest Time 30 min Total Time 1 hr 15 mins

Servings: 12 Calories: 2520

Best Season: Suitable throughout the year

Ingredients

Servings

• 1.5 cup All-purpose flour
• 1 cup Granulated sugar
• 0.25 teaspoon Salt
• 0.5 cup Unsalted butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
• 2 Eggs
• 1 cup Canned fruit cocktail, drained
• 0.5 cup Chopped walnuts
• 0.5 cup Shredded coconut

Instructions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Stir in the melted butter and vanilla extract until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
3. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs and then stir in the fruit cocktail, walnuts, and coconut. Spread the mixture evenly over the crust.
5. Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the fruit cocktail layer.
6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
7. Allow to cool in the baking dish for 30 minutes, then cut into bars before serving.

Nutrition Facts

Servings 12

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Amount Per Serving

Calories 210kcal

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 9g14%

Total Carbohydrate 30g10%

Sugars 18g

Protein 3g6%

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* The Percentage Daily Values are calculated from a 2,000 calorie diet. Your specific daily value may vary, depending on your individual calorie requirements.