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Chocolate Peanut Butter Date Bars

SUBMITTED BY: Laria Tabul 

"Sounds kinda weird...but they're really, really good!"
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This recipe has been rated 3 times with an average star rating of 3.0
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Original recipe yield 4 dozen

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INGREDIENTS (Nutrition)

  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
  • 1 1/3 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1/4 cup white sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup confectioners' sugar
  • 2 eggs
  • 3/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 3/4 cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 2 tablespoons water
  • 1 tablespoon shortening

What to Drink?
Wine Port
Hot Non-Alcoholic Coffee

DIRECTIONS

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9" x 13" pan.
  2. In a saucepan over low heat, melt 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
  3. Remove from heat and add the four and sugar and mix well. Press this mixture firmly into the greased pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  4. Meanwhile, combine the confectioners' sugar and baking powder in a mixing bowl.
  5. Add the eggs, remaining 1/4 cup butter, peanut butter, dates, walnuts and water, and mix thoroughly.
  6. Cool the baked crust for 5 minutes, then spread the date mixture over the crust. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
  7. Melt the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips with the 1 tablespoon of shortening and spread over the baked crust and filling. If desired, sprinkle with additional chopped nuts. Cool completely and cut into bars.
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REVIEWS

The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3 star rating.
Reviewed on dec. 16, 2008 by cakerose 
it turned out very good. i omitted the frosting cause i thought that it would be too much... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 1 stars. This recipe averages a 3 star rating.
Reviewed on jan. 30, 2007 by alicia 
This did not turn out very well. The chocolate bottom tasted chalky and too dry. The peanut... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 3 star rating.
Reviewed on jun. 10, 2004 by BLAZE1 
Very rich...good, moist, and easy to make. Be sure to cut them into small bars! Didn't care... MORE


 
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Nutritional Information
Chocolate Peanut Butter Date Bars

Servings Per Recipe: 24

Amount Per Serving

Calories: 231

  • Total Fat: 15.5g
  • Cholesterol: 33mg
  • Sodium: 113mg
  • Total Carbs: 21.8g
  •     Dietary Fiber: 1.7g
  • Protein: 4.3g

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