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Date Nut Bars

By: Margaret Asselin  
"I've had this recipe since 1938, when the girls I worked with game me a bridal shower. One of their presents was a recipe box filled with their favorites. Inside, I found this recipe, and I've used it for just about every occasion since. They're always well received."

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Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
20 Min
Ready In:
30 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 30 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 cups sugar
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 2 teaspoons baking powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 2 cups chopped dates
  • 2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans
  • 4 eggs, lightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • confectioners' sugar

Directions

  1. In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, dates and nuts. Add the eggs, butter and vanilla; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened (batter will be very stiff).
  2. Spread in a greased 15-in. x 10-in. x 1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool bars on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar.

Footnotes

  • If Cooking for Two: Bars will keep well stored in airtight containers in the freezer.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2008 by KellyAnne1 
The "base" of this recipe is perfect as is, thus the five stars. When I happened to make... MORE
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Reviewed on Nov. 27, 2007 by SouthBayCurve 
I have made these bars twice; once with 2 cups of sugar and once with 1 cup of sugar. I think... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2006 by Hoosier Mom 
I got this recipe from my mother-in-law upon request from my husband- he won't have a... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 10, 2008 by Cathie62 
I love these! They are chewy and wonderful. I sprinkled powdered sugar over them, and I think... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 3, 2007 by alistar1977 
I made these vegan-style for my mom and sister, and they loved them. I just used egg replacer... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 26, 2006 by lisajayne 
Very good. My Dad loves date nut skillet cookies at Christmas, but they were so hot that they... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 15, 2009 by Katie 
This recipe is the best I have ever found. Very easy to put together and excellent with... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 12, 2009 by Jeanne 
Delicious...I've also substituted shredded coconut for the nuts. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 28, 2009 by tstandr 
I loved the texture of these bars. They were hearty and delicious! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 20, 2009 by LStensler 
These were great....even one of our dogs like them.Be sure never to leave them on the counter... MORE

 
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