Fruit Cocktail Bars

Dona Foltz

  • 1 1/2 cups sugar
  • 2 eggs

beat togehter on high speed until light and fluffy.

Add

  • 2 1/4 cups flour
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 can fruit cocktail
  • 1 1/2 tsps soda
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Beat at medium speed until well blended, scraping sides and bottom of bowl.

Spread in greased and floured 15101 jello roll pans.

Sprinkle 1 1/3 cups angel flake coconut and 1/2 cups chopped walnuts over batter.

Bake for 20 minutes at 350 degrees or until golden.

While hot, drizzle with glaze.

Glaze:

Combine in a saucepan

  • 1/4 cup evaporated milk
  • 1/2 tsp vanilla
  • 3/4 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup butter

Bring to a boil.

Boil for 2 minutes, stirring constantly.

Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 cup chopped walnuts.

Cool thouroughly and cut into bars.