Fruit Squares

Fruit Squares
4 large eggs
1 cup granulated (white) sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose (plain) flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups red and green glacé cherries, chopped
3/4 cup chopped dates

Preheat oven to 350◦F. Grease or line a 9x13 inch pan.
In a large bowl, beat the eggs until light colored and thick. Beat in the sugar, then the vanilla. Stir in the flour, baking powder, and salt, followed by the fruit. Spread batter evenly into prepared pan.
Bake for about 25-30 minutes until set and light golden.

Some people love fruitcake, some don't, and others find it too much of a bother to make. This square recipe combines some of the flavors of fruitcake into a handy little bar. It is not quite as dense and dark as a regular fruitcake would be, but more light, refreshing, and chock full of fruit. A perfect addition to a tray of holiday sweets.