Food for the Gods

Indulge in these rich and chewy date and walnut bars that blend sweet and nutty flavors with a buttery texture. They’re simple to whip up and utterly irresistible!

Course Dessert

Cuisine American

Keyword baked goods, cookies, dates, dessert, sweet treat

Prep Time 25

Cook Time 30

Total Time 55

Servings bars

Calories 250kcal

Author Liza A

Ingredients

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup salted butter room temperature
3/4 cup white sugar
3/4 cup brown sugar
2 large eggs
1 tbsp vanilla
1 cup chopped pitted dates
1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease and line a 9X13 inch baking pan with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a bowl, sift together flour, baking powder and baking soda.
In a large mixing bowl, cream butter and both sugars. Beat in eggs one at a time. Beat in vanilla.
Add flour mixture and beat until well blended. Gently fold in chopped dates and nuts.
Spread batter evenly into prepared pan and bake for 30-35 minutes or until toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean. Cool completely on rack and then slice into bars.
Enjoy!

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