Step 1

Combine the first six ingredients in a large bowl.

Step 2

Mix until well blended and then stir in the nuts and fruit mixture.

Step 3

Pat the cookie batter into a well-greased 8×8 baking pan and bake at 350 for 30 to 35 minutes.

Step 4

Allow to cool completely and then cover. Allow cookies to rest overnight before cutting into fruitcake bars.

Step 5

Makes 16 to 25 fruitcake bar cookies, depending on how small you cut them.