Fruit Bars

in Cookies

By Geri Sopkonick from Youngstown

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
1 tsp cinnamon
3/4 cup shortening
2 cups bown sugar
2 eggs
1 cup cold strong coffee
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1 jar candied fruit

Directions

Preheat oven to 350. Grease 9x13 pan. In medium bowl, combine flour, baking powder, baking soda and cinnamon. In large bowl, cream shortening and brown sugar. Add eggs and mix well. Fold in nuts and fruits. Turn into prepared pan. Bake 35-45 minutes until toothpick comes out clean. Makes 3-4 dozen.

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