Bourbon-infused Holiday Fruitcake Bars 🎄🥃

Christmas Bourbon Fruitcake Squares 🎄🥃

Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Yield: 50 bars (approx)

Description

A wonderful and colorful festive dessert for the holiday cookie platter that only gets better over time, so you may make well in advance — these are very good!

Ingredients

• 6 tablespoons butter
• 4 ounces dates
• 3/4 cup sweetened condensed milk
• 3/4 cup Bourbon
• 1/2 cup chopped nuts
• 3/4 cup dried mixed fruits (such as raisins, cranberries, and apricots)
• 1 1/2 cups vanilla wafer crumbs
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Instructions

1. Preheat Oven: Set the oven to 350°F (175°C).

2. Prepare Baking Pan: In a saucepan or microwave, melt the butter until it’s completely liquid. Pour the melted butter into a 15″ x 10″ baking pan, ensuring an even coating along the bottom.

3. Layer Crumbs: Sprinkle the vanilla wafer crumbs evenly over the melted butter in the baking pan, creating a sturdy base for the squares.

4. Arrange Fruits and Nuts: Next, arrange the chopped nuts and dried mixed fruits evenly on top of the crumb mixture, pressing down gently to ensure they adhere.

5. Mix Condensed Milk and Bourbon: In a separate bowl, combine the sweetened condensed milk with the Bourbon, stirring until well mixed and smooth.

6. Pour Over Mixture: Once combined, pour the condensed milk and Bourbon mixture evenly over the fruit and nut layer, ensuring full coverage.

7. Bake: Place the prepared pan in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the edges are golden brown and the mixture is set.

8. Cool and Cut: Once baked, remove the pan from the oven and allow it to cool completely at room temperature. Once cooled, use a sharp knife to cut the fruitcake into squares of your desired size.

9. Serve: Serve these delicious Christmas Bourbon Fruitcake Squares on a festive platter or package them as gifts for friends and family. Enjoy the rich flavors and colorful presentation of this holiday treat!

Nutritional Information (per serving)

• Calories: 158.7
• Fat: 7.7g
• Saturated Fat: 2.5g
• Cholesterol: 6.4mg
• Sodium: 103mg
• Carbohydrates: 20.3g
• Fiber: 0.9g
• Sugar: 6.2g
• Protein: 2.2g

These Christmas Bourbon Fruitcake Squares are a delightful addition to any holiday spread, offering a perfect balance of sweetness, nuttiness, and a hint of Bourbon flavor. Make them ahead of time and watch as they become even more delicious with each passing day. Enjoy the festive season with these irresistible treats!