Ingredients for Chocolate Chip Date Nut Squares
- 1 cup pitted dates
- 1 1/2 tsp baking soda (first use) + 3/4 tsp baking soda (second use)
- 1 cup (2 sticks) margarine
- 1 cup granulated sugar (first use) + 1/4 cup granulated sugar (second use)
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- Walnuts
- Chocolate Chips
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How to Make Chocolate Chip Date Nut Squares
- Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, combine 1 1/2 cups boiling water and 1 1/2 teaspoons baking soda. Add 1 cup pitted dates and stir to combine. Set aside to cool completely.
- In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup (2 sticks) margarine, 1 cup granulated sugar, and 2 large eggs until light and fluffy.
- Stir in 1 teaspoon vanilla extract and the cooled date mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 3/4 teaspoon baking soda, and 1/2 teaspoon salt.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into the prepared baking pan.
- Sprinkle evenly with 1/4 cup granulated sugar, 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans recommended), and 1 cup chocolate chips.
- Bake for 45 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares. For best results, refrigerate overnight before serving.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
8 g
Sugar
76g
Fat
13g
Carbs
9g
