Ingredients:

  Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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   1      cup           Packed brown sugar
     1/2  cup           Margarine or butter -- melted
   1      teaspoon      Grated orange peel
     1/4  cup           Orange juice or pineapple ju
   1      teaspoon      Vanilla
   2                    Eggs
   2      cups          All-purpose flour*
   2      teaspoons     Baking powder
   1      package       (6 ounces) diced dried -- Fruits and raisins
     3/4  cup           Chopped walnuts

Preparation:

*if using self-rising flour Omit baking powder. Heat oven to 350 degrees. Grease rectangular pan, 13 X 9 X 2 inches. Mix brown sugar, margarine, orange peel, orange juice, vanilla and eggs. Stir in flour and baking powder. Stir in dried fruits and walnuts. Spread batter in pan.Bake 20 to 25 minutes or until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean; cool. Sprinkle with powdered sugar if desired. Cut into 2 X 1-1/2-inch bars.