Date-Pecan Bars Recipe

Name: Date-Pecan Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 cups chopped pitted dates; 1 tsp. vanilla extract; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour; ⅓ cup sugar; 1 1/2 tsp. xanthan gum, optional; 1/4 tsp. salt; ⅓ cup canola oil; 1 large egg; 1 egg white; 1 cup chopped pecans

Servings: persons

2 cups chopped pitted dates
1 tsp. vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour
⅓ cup sugar
1 1/2 tsp. xanthan gum, optional
1/4 tsp. salt
⅓ cup canola oil
1 large egg
1 egg white
1 cup chopped pecans

1
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Coat 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray.
2
Simmer dates in 3/4 cup water in saucepan over medium heat 10 minutes, or until water is absorbed and mixture is jam-like.
3
Stir in vanilla, and set aside.
4
Whisk together flour, sugar, xanthan gum, if using, and salt in bowl.
5
Whisk together oil, egg, and egg white in separate bowl.
6
Stir oil mixture into flour mixture.
7
Transfer 1/2 cup dough to small bowl, and add pecans; work with fingertips to make crumbly mixture.
8
Press remaining dough into bottom of prepared pan.
9
Spread date mixture on top, and sprinkle with pecan mixture.
10
Bake 25 minutes, or until golden brown.
11
Cut into 8 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 cups chopped pitted dates, 1 tsp. vanilla extract, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose gluten-free flour, ⅓ cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Date-Pecan 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-Pecan Bars

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