Mexican Date Bars Recipe

Name: Mexican Date Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dates, chopped (I like Amport brand); ¼ cup butter, softened; 2 tablespoons honey (pref. raw-thick type); 2 teaspoons vanilla; ½ cup walnuts, crushed small; ⅔ cup sliced almonds, crushed small; ⅓ cup sweetened flaked coconut; 1 tablespoon cocoa; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; 1 cup Rice Krispies; 1 egg; 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons flour (I like whole wheat pastry flour); ⅛ teaspoon salt

Servings: persons

1 cup dates, chopped (I like Amport brand)
¼ cup butter, softened
2 tablespoons honey (pref. raw-thick type)
2 teaspoons vanilla
½ cup walnuts, crushed small
⅔ cup sliced almonds, crushed small
⅓ cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 tablespoon cocoa
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup Rice Krispies
1 egg
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons flour (I like whole wheat pastry flour)
⅛ teaspoon salt

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
In a large bowl, beat egg until fluffy.
3
Add butter, honey, dates, and vanilla.
4
Stir well with a spoon to coat dates.
5
Stir in walnuts and almonds.
6
Stir in the coconut, cocoa, and cinnamon.
7
Stir in the krispie cereal, salt, lemon juice, then flour and mix well.
8
Press the mix into a lightly greased 9 X 9 glass dish and bake for 30 minutes.
9
Cool completely before cutting so the bars can set.
10
Chill for even more chewiness!

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

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dates, chopped (I like Amport brand), ¼ cup butter, softened, 2 tablespoons honey (pref. raw-thick type), 2 teaspoons vanilla, and more.

Yes, Mexican 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.

Mexican Date Bars

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