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Feature: Day 7 - Fruit Bars: Dates, Nuts, and Other Good Stuff

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It’s unique in that it is both a rolled cookie and a bar cookie. The chilled dough is rolled into logs. Then after baking, it is sliced into bars.

They’re a terrific Christmas cookie recipe not only because they are delicious, but for their unusual shape. Fruit Bars are different from cut-outs, rolled balls, press cookies, and even traditional bar cookies because they are oblong. They add interest (and flavor) to a Christmas cookie tray.

In addition, this recipe makes a LOT of cookies. So if you’re baking for a crowd, for a party, or for a cookie exchange, use this recipe to finish up quickly.

Prep time: 30 minutes
Bake time: 15-18 minutes
Makes about 8-10 dozen sliced cookies

Get the full Fruit Bars recipe … and check out our Bar Cookies Pinterest board for more easy bar cookie recipes you can make for Christmas.

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