Chinese Chews
This is one of those cookie bars that you remember from your youth with such fondness. There are many recipes with the same name, but this is the one I like best. Great anytime of the year, but also a great addition to the holiday cookie trays.
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READY IN: 30mins
YIELD: 36 small bars
UNITS: US
INGREDIENTS
Nutrition- 1⁄2cup shortening
- 1cup sugar
- 2
- 1teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1cup flour
- 1⁄2teaspoon salt
- 1⁄2cup nuts (pecans or walnuts)
- 1⁄2cup shredded coconut
- 1⁄2cup chopped dates
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DIRECTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Cream shortening and sugar.
- Add eggs and vanilla.
- Mix flour and salt with nuts, coconut and dates.
- Fold flour mixture into creamed mixture.
- Bake in greased 8 x 8 inch baking dish for 20 minutes.
- Cool slightly on a rack before cutting into bars.
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