Cinnamon Date Slices Recipe

Name: Cinnamon Date Slices
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: General
Ingredients: 2 c. plain flour; 1 c. walnut pieces, ground; 3/4 tsp. salt; 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon; 1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg; 1/4 tsp. baking powder; 5 oz. unsalted butter (at room temperature); 2/3 c. plus 3 Tbsp. sugar; 1/4 tsp. grated lemon zest or lemon flavoring; 1 egg; 1/4 tsp. vanilla extract; 12 oz. pitted dates (about 1 1/2 c. packed); confectioners sugar (for dusting)

Servings: persons

2 c. plain flour
1 c. walnut pieces, ground
3/4 tsp. salt
3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
1/2 tsp. ground nutmeg
1/4 tsp. baking powder
5 oz. unsalted butter (at room temperature)
2/3 c. plus 3 Tbsp. sugar
1/4 tsp. grated lemon zest or lemon flavoring
1 egg
1/4 tsp. vanilla extract
12 oz. pitted dates (about 1 1/2 c. packed)
confectioners sugar (for dusting)

1
Combine flour, walnuts, salt, cinnamon, nutmeg and baking powder.
2
Beat butter, 2/3 cup sugar and zest until creamy.
3
Beat in egg and vanilla.
4
Beat in flour mixture. Divide in half. Wrap and chill.
5
Simmer dates, 3 tablespoons sugar and 1 cup water until dates soften, about 10 minutes. Cool.
6
Heat oven to 325u00b0. Roll each piece of dough between sheets of floured, waxed paper to a 12 x 6-inch rectangle.
7
Spread dates lengthwise down the center. Lift dough over filling.
8
Seal seam.
9
Put on an ungreased baking sheet.
10
Bake until golden, 35 to 40 minutes.
11
Cool.
12
Dust with confectioners sugar. Slice.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 c. plain flour, 1 c. walnut pieces, ground, 3/4 tsp. salt, 3/4 tsp. ground cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Cinnamon Date Slices falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Cinnamon Date Slices

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