The term fruitcake in the name of this recipe will turn a lot of people off of it - even though it isn't really a fruitcake. Our family has tried to think of a good name for them that doesn't have the word fruitcake in them, since many of the kids friends or adult guests will say; "Oh, I don't like fruitcake" - but we always resort to their name; fruitcake bars, as that is what they are! I've been making these bars for about 20 years and although I don't make a traditional 'fruitcake', there is no way I can skip making these. They are unbaked, with a base of marshmallows and graham crackers. So good!
No Bake Fruitcake Bars
1 lb. butter
1 lb. mini marshmallows
3/4 c evaporated milk
1 lb. pecans
1/2 lb. walnuts
1/2 lb. whole green candied cherries
1/2 lb. whole red candied cherries
1 lb. raisins
1 lb. graham cracker crumbs
Melt the butter, marshmallows and evaporated milk in a pan on the stove over low to medium heat. In a very large bowl mix the rest of the ingredients. Add the melted marshmallow mixture. Stir and mix well. Press into a greased or foil lined 9X13" pan. Press flat and freeze or refrigerate overnight. Slice into 3 sections and slice each loaf into sections.
