Fruit Bars*G Part 1 - Dough

* Exported from MasterCook *

FRUIT BARS *G PART 1 - DOUGH

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Serving Size : 48 Preparation Time :0:00
Categories : Cookies

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
-------- ------------ --------------------------------
-----DOUGH-----
1/2 c BUTTER -- or MARGARINE,
-softened
1/2 c Sugar, GRANULATED
1/2 c Sugar, BROWN -- firmly packed
2 ea EGGS
1/2 ts VANILLA
1 c Flour, WHOLE-WHEAT
1 1/2 c Flour, ALL-PURPOSE
1/4 c WHEAT GERM, toasted
-unsweetened
1/4 ts SALT
1/4 ts BAKING SODA
-----BASIC FILLING-----
x FRUIT (see below)
1/2 c WALNUTS -- or ALMONDS
1/3 c SUGAR
1/2 c -- WATER;
1 t LEMON PEEL -- grated
2 tb LEMON JUICE
-----FIG FILLING-----
1 x Recipe BASIC FILLING
-(above)
1 lb FIGS, dried -- (about 2 cups
-lightly packed)
-----PRUNE FILLING-----
1 x Recipe BASIC FILLING
-(above)
2 c PRUNES, pitted -- (moist-pack)
1/4 ts GROUND CINNAMON

FOR DOUGH: In a large bowl of an electric mixer, beat butter, granulated
sugar and brown sugar until creamy. Beat in eggs and vanilla. In another
bowl, stir together the whole wheat flour, all- purpose flour, wheat germ,
salt and baking soda; gradually add to butter mixture, blending thoroughly.
Cover dough tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate until easy to handle
(at least 1 hour) or until the next day. Meanwhile, prepare filling of your
choice; set aside.

More Fillings and Instructions in Part 2......... ~----Meal-Master



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