Telephone Bars

Name: Telephone Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup dates, chopped; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 1 cup boiling water; 1/2 cup shortening; 1 cup sugar; 2 eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 2 tablespoons cocoa; 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup whole wheat flour; 1 cup chocolate chips

Eats Now Editorial Team · 1208 kcal · General

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Telephone Bars – a delicious recipe with dates, baking soda, boiling water, shortening, sugar, eggs. Easy to follow and perfect for any occasion.

Serves 4 General

Servings: persons

1 cup dates, chopped
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup boiling water
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cocoa
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup whole wheat flour
1 cup chocolate chips

1
Place the dates and baking soda in a small bowl and pour the boiling water over them. Mix and cover.
2
Cream the sugar and shortening. Add the eggs, vanilla, salt, and cocoa. Combine with the date mixture.
3
Add the all-purpose flour and whole wheat flour in small amounts with the above mixture and beat well.
4
Spread in a greased 9 X 13 pan and sprinkle chocolate chips on top.
5
Bake at 350* for 30-35 minutes. Cool and cut into bars or squares.

1208

kcal

Calories

Fat

114

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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Frequently Asked Questions

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

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup dates, chopped, 1 teaspoon baking soda, 1 cup boiling water, 1/2 cup shortening, and more.

Yes, Telephone 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.

Quick Info

Servings
4 servings
Calories
1208 kcal
Category
General

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