How to Make Date and Nut Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Do you love having a quick, healthy snack on hand that you can grab when you're on the go? If so, you'll want to try these delicious date and nut bars. Packed with natural sweetness and a satisfying crunch, these bars are perfect for a mid-morning pick-me-up or an afternoon snack.

Not only are these date and nut bars delicious, but they are also incredibly easy to make. With just a few simple ingredients, you can whip up a batch of these bars in no time. Plus, they can easily be custo...

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Ingredients

  • ⅓ cup boiling water
  • 2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
  • ½ cup shortening
  • 1 cup white sugar
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • ¾ teaspoon salt
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • ¼ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts
  • ¼ cup confectioners' sugar

Information

  • Servings: 12
  • Yield: 2 dozen

  • In a small bowl, pour boiling water over dates, and set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 10x10 inch baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and white sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add the dates, including any water; mix well. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and baking soda; stir into the date mixture. Then stir in the nuts.
  • Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared 10x10 inch pan, and bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven. When cool, cut into bars, and roll each bar in confectioners' sugar.
  • Nutrition

    301 cal.

    • Total Fat: 13g
    • Saturated Fat: 3g
    • Cholesterol: 31mg
    • Sodium: 184mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 46g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 35g
    • Protein: 4g
    • Vitamin C: 0mg
    • Calcium: 21mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 205mg