Ingredients
1. 3/4 cup butter, softened
2. 1-3/4 cups packed brown sugar
3. 3 eggs
4. 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
5. 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
6. 3 cups coarsely chopped walnuts
7. 1-1/2 cups coarsely chopped candied pineapple
8. 1-3/4 cups red and green candied cherries, halved
9. 2 cups pitted dates, halved

Directions

1. In a large bowl, cream the butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each. Stir in vanilla. Add flour and walnuts; mix well. Spread evenly into a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with pineapple, cherries and dates; press lightly into dough.
2. Bake at 325° for 45-50 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: 8 dozen.