Fruit Cocktail Bars
This is a very moist bar and it stays that way for days. May also be served hot with ice cream.
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups granulated sugar
1 (14 oz/398 mL) can of fruit cocktail, with juice
2-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
GLAZE
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 tsp vanilla
1/2 cup butter or hard margarine
1/4 cup milk
1/2 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
Beat eggs and sugar together well. Add fruit and juice. Stir to combine. Stir in flour, baking soda, salt and vanilla. Spread in greased 9x13-inch (22 x 33 cm) pan.
Sprinkle walnuts and brown sugar over batter in pan. Bake in 350 F oven for 30 to 40 minutes or until set.
GLAZE: Bring all 5 ingredients to a boil in a saucepan while stirring. Pour over warm bars. Cool. Cuts into 54 squares.
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