Date Bars Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Date Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 3/4 teaspoon baking powder; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 2 1/2 cups dried pitted dates (3/4 lb), chopped; 1/2 cup whole almonds (3 oz), toasted; 1/3 cup sesame seeds (2 1/2 oz), toasted; 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly; 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar; 2 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Servings: persons

1/2 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking powder
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups dried pitted dates (3/4 lb), chopped
1/2 cup whole almonds (3 oz), toasted
1/3 cup sesame seeds (2 1/2 oz), toasted
1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla

1
Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375F.
2
Line a 9-inch square baking pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang, then butter and flour foil (except overhang).
3
Whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
4
Add dates, almonds, and sesame seeds and toss until combined.
5
Whisk together butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla, then stir into date mixture until combined well.
6
Spread batter evenly in baking pan.
7
Bake until golden and edges begin to pull away from sides of pan, 25 to 30 minutes.
8
Cool completely in pan before cutting into bars.

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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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon cinnamon, 3/4 teaspoon baking powder, 1/8 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Date 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.

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