Date Nut Bars
📜 Collection: Jill Collection | ✍️ Attribution: Unknown | 📂 Category: Desserts These chewy, moist date and nut bars offer a rich, brownie-like texture perfect for any occasion. A simple, classic recipe that highlights the natural sweetness of dates paired with crunchy nuts.
| Prep Time | Cook Time | Inactive / Chill Time | Yield / Servings |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 mins | 30 mins | None | 16–24 bars |
🔪 Key Equipment
- 8x8 or 9x9 inch square baking pan
- Large mixing bowl
- Small mixing bowl
- Wire rack
Ingredients
| Measurements | Ingredients | Prep / Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 1/2 cup | Butter | melted |
| 1 cup | Sugar | granulated |
| 2 | Eggs | large |
| 3/4 cup | All-Purpose Flour | sifted |
| 1/2 teaspoon | Baking Powder | sifted |
| 1/8 teaspoon | Salt | sifted |
| 1 cup | Nuts | chopped walnuts or pecans |
| 1 cup | Dates | chopped |
Instructions
Step 1: Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 350°F. Grease and flour an 8x8 or 9x9 inch square baking pan.
Step 2: Mixing
- In a small bowl, sift together the 3/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 teaspoon baking powder, and 1/8 teaspoon salt.
- In a larger bowl, beat the 1/2 cup butter, 1 cup sugar, and 2 eggs together until well combined.
- Add the sifted dry ingredients to the wet mixture and stir until just incorporated.
- Fold in the 1 cup chopped nuts and 1 cup chopped dates.
Step 3: Baking and Cooling
- Spread the batter evenly in the prepared pan.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean and the top is set.
- Let the pan cool completely on a wire rack before cutting into bars.
💡 Make-Ahead & Storage: Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days, or refrigerate for up to a week. The bars remain moist due to the dates.
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