Go Back
–+ squares

Date Nut Bars

Lynn
Substituting brown sugar for white sugar gives this classic Date Nut Bars recipe a deeper, richer flavor with just a hint of molasses.
4.56 from 29 votes
Save Print Recipe Pin Recipe
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Course Baking Recipes + Tips
Cuisine American
Servings 9 squares
Calories 336 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 8 ounces chopped dates
  • 1/2 cup hot water
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup brown sugar
  • 2 beaten eggs
  • 2 tablespoons melted butter
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions
 

  • Pour hot water over diced dates and set aside
  • Preheat oven to 325°F and grease or butter a 9 x 9-inch baking dish
  • Combine flour and baking powder and set aside
  • Combine brown sugar, beaten eggs, melted butter, salt, and vanilla
  • Combine flour mixture and brown sugar mixture
  • Drain dates well and add to batter, along with chopped walnuts
  • Pour batter into the baking dish and bake for 40-45 minutes, until tester inserted in the middle of the bars comes out clean

Nutrition

Calories: 336kcalCarbohydrates: 56gProtein: 5gFat: 12gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 6gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 43mgSodium: 172mgPotassium: 340mgFiber: 3gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 171IUVitamin C: 0.2mgCalcium: 77mgIron: 2mg
Keyword bars, butternut squash, date
Well, what did you think?Please rate this recipe here! It helps other readers and also helps to support our site.