Date Delight Recipe

Impress your family and guests with this Date Delight recipe – a delicious and elegant dessert that's a delightful alternative to traditional cakes and pies. This easy-to-follow recipe delivers a rich, flavorful treat perfect for any occasion. Get ready to experience a new favorite!

Prep Time 20 mins
Cook Time 50 mins
Calories 445 kcal
Protein 7g
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Adapted from Food.com, then tested & standardized by Forktionary.

Ingredients for Date Delight

  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • Water (not found in recipe)
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • Miniature Marshmallows (not found in recipe)
  • 1 cup chopped pecans
  • Oreo Cookies (not found in recipe)
  • Heavy Cream (not found in recipe)
  • 1/2 cup butter
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • powdered sugar, for dusting (optional)

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How to Make Date Delight

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking dish.
  2. In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugars until light and fluffy.
  3. Beat in the eggs one at a time, then stir in the vanilla.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
  5. Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
  6. Stir in the dates, chopped nuts, and chocolate chips.
  7. Pour batter into the prepared baking dish and spread evenly.
  8. Bake for 50 minutes, or until a wooden skewer inserted into the center comes out clean.
  9. Let cool completely before serving. Dust with powdered sugar (optional).

Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)

Sodium

9 g

Sugar

153g

Fat

52g

Carbs

18g

Frequently Asked Questions

How long does it take to make Date Delight?

Date Delight takes about 70 minutes from start to finish — roughly 20 minutes to prepare and 50 minutes to cook.

How many calories are in Date Delight?

Date Delight has approximately 445 calories per serving, with about 7 g protein, 18 g carbohydrates and 39 g fat.

What ingredients do I need for Date Delight?

The key ingredients for Date Delight are Dates, Water, Salt, Miniature Marshmallows, Pecans, Oreo Cookies. See the full list with measurements above.

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