Orange Slice Bars Recipe
- 1 pound orange slices candy, cut into 1/8 inch strips
- 6 tablespoons hot water
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 2 1/4 cups packed brown sugar
- 4 eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- confectioners' sugar
- In a bowl, combine candy and water. Cover and soak overnight; drain well and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, cream butter and brown sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Beat in vanilla. Combine flour, baking powder and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture. Fold in walnuts and candy. Spread into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars.
