Date And Nut Bars Recipe

Name: Date And Nut Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/3 cup boiling water; 2 cups dates, pitted and chopped; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup white sugar; 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg; 2 eggs; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/4 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 cup chopped walnuts; 1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

Servings: persons

1/3 cup boiling water
2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup white sugar
1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 eggs
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 cup confectioners' sugar

1
In a small bowl, pour boiling water over dates, and set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 10x10 inch baking pan.
2
In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and white sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add the dates, including any water; mix well. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking soda; stir into the date mixture. Then stir in the nuts.
3
Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared 10x10 inch pan, and bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven. When cool, cut into bars, and roll each bar in confectioners' sugar.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/3 cup boiling water, 2 cups dates, pitted and chopped, 1/2 cup shortening, 1 cup white sugar, and more.

Yes, Date And Nut Bars 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.

Date And Nut Bars

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