Date Nut Bars

Submitted by Demandy

"This is a family recipe but I am not sure where it came from. I love dates, so this is a favorite of mine for holidays (and it is easy)."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 8
• Yields: 24-36 bars

ingredients

• 2 eggs
• 1⁄2 cup flour
• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla
• 1⁄2 cup confectioners' sugar (approx.)

directions

1. Mix all ingredients.
2. Bake in greased layer cake pans or square pans at 375 degrees for 35 minutes.
3. Cool for 15 minutes.
4. Slice into squares and roll bars in confectioner's sugar so they don't stick together when stored.

Reviews

[Stephanie Y.]

Perfect for the date lover! I used a 9x9 square pan and patted the thick dough into it. I was wondering how they would turn out without any butter or shortening but they were great. Nice and chewy and something like a cross between a bar cookie and a candy. I can't wait to share them with my grandmother!

 

[twostraws1]

I have been looking for this recipe for a long time. We had these quite often. This recipe tastes like the ones we always had. My husband really likes them. He just asked me to make a batch for a road trip we are going on. Thank you for posting! Takes me back to my childhood.

 

[Arla Maree King]

I've looked fr this or a similar recipe for over 20 years this is the ONE my Great Aunt made. (if memory taste is correct, or very very close) Thank you Thank you Thank you