Old Fashioned Date Nut Bars Recipe

Name: Old Fashioned Date Nut Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: BASE; 2 cups flour; 2 teaspoons baking powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 2 cups sugar; 2/3 cup butter; 3 eggs; 1/2 lb walnuts, ground; 1 lemon, juice and zest of; FILLING; 2 cups dates, cut fine; 1 cup hot water; 1 tablespoon flour; 1 teaspoon vanilla; TOPPING; 1/2 cup flour; 1/4 cup sugar; 1/4 cup butter

Servings: persons

BASE
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups sugar
2/3 cup butter
3 eggs
1/2 lb walnuts, ground
1 lemon, juice and zest of
FILLING
2 cups dates, cut fine
1 cup hot water
1 tablespoon flour
1 teaspoon vanilla
TOPPING
1/2 cup flour
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup butter

1
Combine filling ingredients in a saucepan, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer a few minutes till thickened. Set aside and let cool.
2
For the base, sift together dry ingredients.
3
Cream sugar and butter. Add eggs, and dry ingredients and walnuts. Add lemon juice and zest to moisten.
4
Spread on a cookie sheet and up the sides.
5
Spread cooled filling over crust.
6
Combine filling ingredients with a fork until crumbly. Sprinkle on top and bake at 375 F for 35-40 minute.
7
Original recipe calls for the bars to be baked on a cookie sheet pan. We like them thicker, so I put them in a 9 X 13 cake pan.
8
Cool and cut unto bars.
9
To serve sprinkle liberally with 10X sugar.

1586

kcal

Calories

Fat

185

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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 18 ingredients. The key ingredients include: BASE, 2 cups flour, 2 teaspoons baking powder, 1 teaspoon salt, and more.

Yes, Old Fashioned Date Nut 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.

Old Fashioned Date Nut Bars

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