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Orange Bars

These have always been popular during Lenten gatherings. Ingredients (Contributor: Greg)
Course: Dessert

Ingredients

  • 2 cups flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 2/3 cup corn oil
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1/2 cup orange juice
  • grated zest from 1 orange
  • 1/2 cup dark raisins
  • 1/2 cup golden raisins
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans

Instructions

  • Sift dry ingredients twice.
  • In bowl combine oil, sugar, orange juice, and orange zest.
  • Slowly add to dry ingredients stirring well.
  • Add nuts and raisins and mix well.
  • Pour into greased and floured 13x9 pan. Bake at 350 degrees 30-45 minutes.
  • Watch carefully after 30 minutes for browning. If need be cover loosely w/ foil.
  • Cool.
  • Sift together some powdered sugar and cinnamon on cooled bars.