Grandma Packer’s Frosty Fruit Bars

Mix together:
1 C. shortening
2 C. sugar
2 eggs
2 T. grated orange rind
Stir in:
½ C. orange juice
Add:
5 C. flour
2 t. soda
1 t. salt
1 t. cinnamon
1 t. cloves
1 t. nutmeg
Stir in:
2 C. raisins
2 C. candied fruit
1 C. chopped nuts
Spread on lightly greased cookie sheet.
Bake 375 degrees 20 minutes
Frost and sprinkle with red and green sugar. Cut into bars.