Date Nut Dream Bars Recipe

Name: Date Nut Dream Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Base; 3/4 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup granulated sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 cups all-purpose flour; Filling; 2 eggs; 1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed; 1/2 teaspoon almond extract; 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped; 1 cup candied cherry, quartered; 1/2 cup dates, chopped; Icing; 1/2 cup butter, softened; 2 tablespoons milk; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla; 2 cups icing sugar

Servings: persons

Base
3/4 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups all-purpose flour
Filling
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups brown sugar, packed
1/2 teaspoon almond extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup walnuts, toasted and chopped
1 cup candied cherry, quartered
1/2 cup dates, chopped
Icing
1/2 cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons milk
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cups icing sugar

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["Line a 9"" x 13"" metal cake pan with parchment paper and set aside.", "In a bowl, beat together the butter, sugar and salt until fluffy.", "Using a wooden spoon, stir in the flour.", "Press into the prepared pan and bake in the centre of a 350 degree F oven until golden, about 20 minutes.", "Let cool in the pan on a rack.", "To make the filling, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar and almond extract in a bowl.", "Stir in the flour and baking powder until smooth.", "Stir in the walnuts, cherries and dates.", "Spread over the cooled base and bake in the centre of a 350 degree F oven until firm to the touch, about 20 minutes.", "Let cool completely in the pan on a rack.", "To make the icing, beat together in a bowl the butter, milk and vanilla until creamy.", "Add half of the icing sugar and beat just until combined.", "Beat in the remaining icing sugar until light and fluffy.", "Spread over the filling.", "Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour."]

1670

kcal

Calories

Fat

223

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 19 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Base, 3/4 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup granulated sugar, 1/4 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Date Nut Dream 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 Nut Dream Bars

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