These Fruitcake Bars are not your mother's fruitcake! Made with the freshest of ingredients only, this recipe is sure to change your opinion on what a fruitcake is.
0 Preheat oven to 300 F .
1 In a bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder and salt.
2 In the bowl or a standing mixer, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy, about 3 minutes. Add eggs and vanilla and mix to combine.
3 Gradually add the flour mixture to the butter mixture until combined. Fold in the fruit and nuts.
4 Pour batter into a greased 8 x 8 inch baking dish and bake until golden and set, about 45-50 minutes.
5 Let cool completely then cut into bars.