Date Squares Recipe

Name: Date Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup unsifted Swans Down cake flour, plus 2 tablespons; 1 teaspoon calumet baking powder; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs, well beaten; ¼ cup melted butter; 1 tablespoon hot water; 2 teaspoons grated orange rind (optional); 2 cups finely cut dates; 1 cup chopped nuts

Servings: persons

1 cup unsifted Swans Down cake flour, plus 2 tablespons
1 teaspoon calumet baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup sugar
2 eggs, well beaten
¼ cup melted butter
1 tablespoon hot water
2 teaspoons grated orange rind (optional)
2 cups finely cut dates
1 cup chopped nuts

1
Mix flour with baking powder and salt.
2
Gradually beat sugar into eggs.
3
Add butter, water and rind.
4
Stir in dates and nuts.
5
Gradually add flour mixture, beating well.
6
Spread batter evenly in greased 13x9-inch pan.
7
Bake at 325 for 25-30 minutes.
8
Cool; cut in bars.
9
Sprinkle with or roll in confectioners sugar, if desired.

478

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* 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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup unsifted Swans Down cake flour, plus 2 tablespons, 1 teaspoon calumet baking powder, ½ teaspoon salt, 1 cup sugar, and more.

Yes, Date Squares falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

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