Orange Slice Bars

Ingredients

• 1 lb candy orange slices, cut into bite sized pieces
• 1 cup shredded coconut
• 1 cup walnuts, chopped
• 1/2 cup maraschino cherry, cut into bite sized pieces
• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 4 eggs, beaten
• 1 tablespoon water
• 2 cups brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• powdered sugar, for dusting

Directions

1. 1

   In a large mixing bowl add the candy orange slices, coconut, walnuts and cherries.

2. 2

   Over this mixture sift the flour, baking powder and salt.

3. 3

   Mix well.

4. 4

   In a separate bowl beat the eggs with the water, vanilla and brown sugar.

5. 5

   Add the eggs and brown sugar mixture to the flour mixture and mix until just blended. This mixture will be very stiff.

6. 6

   Pour into a greased 9x13 baking pan.

7. 7

   Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes, or until firm to the touch in the middle.

8. 8

   Cool and cut into bars.

9. 9

   Dust with powdered sugar.