Ingredients for Chocolate Date Bars
- ½ cup (1 stick) softened margarine
- Plain Flour
- 1 cup pitted dates
- ½ cup water
- ¾ cup packed brown sugar
- Baking Soda
- ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder
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How to Make Chocolate Date Bars
- Place 1 cup pitted dates in a microwave-safe bowl with ½ cup of water.
- Microwave on high for 3 minutes, or until softened. Stir halfway through.
- Cream together ½ cup (1 stick) softened margarine and ¾ cup packed brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- Add the softened date mixture to the creamed margarine and sugar; beat well until combined.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour, ½ cup unsweetened cocoa powder, and 1 teaspoon baking soda.
- Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. Do not overmix.
- Pour batter into a greased 8x8 inch square baking pan.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 15-20 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out with moist crumbs.
- Let cool completely in the pan before cutting into bars.
- Optional: Top with a lemon icing while still warm for an extra zing!
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
10 g
Sugar
85g
Fat
9g
Carbs
11g
