Best 5 Chocolate Chip Date Nut Squares Recipes
Chocolate chip date nut squares are an irresistible treat that blends a variety of textures and flavors. With a chewy oat base, a flavorful filling made from chopped dates, nuts, and semisweet chocolate chips, and a rich chocolate topping, these squares are a delight for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a sweet snack to enjoy with your afternoon tea or a decadent dessert to serve at a special gathering, chocolate chip date nut squares are sure to please everyone.
Here are our top 5 tried and tested recipes!
CHOCOLATE CHIP DATE NUT BARS
Make your own chocolate chip date nut bars with only 5 ingredients and save money in the process! You won't need to spend money buying expensive energy or snack bars once you see how easy it is!
Provided by Lisa from A Day in the Kitchen
Categories Snacks
Time 1h30m
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Soak dates in warm water for 10 minutes to soften, longer if dates seem dry. Remove dates and reserve liquid. (See Note 1 below.)
- Add nuts to food processor and process until nuts are small pieces.
- Pour chopped nuts into a bowl and mix with cocoa, salt, and chocolate chips. Set aside.
- Add dates to food processor and process until it is a paste.
- Add date paste to the nut mixture and mix well.
- If mixture is too dry and isn't sticking together, add reserved date liquid, 1 teaspoon at a time, mixing well after each addition until everything just begins to stick together. (See Note 2 below.)
- Using the back of a spoon, press date nut mixture firmly into a parchment lined 8x8 pan or loaf pan, spreading evenly and to the edges.
- Refrigerate for at least 1 hour before cutting into bars.
- Store bars in the refrigerator. (See Note 3 below.)
Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 1 bar, Calories 159 kcal
MOIST CHOCOLATE CHIP DATE CAKE
"I remember begging my mother to make this moist cake back in the '50s," says Kathy Frees from Fergus Falls, Minnesota. "Instead of sticky frosting, it's covered with sugar and nuts and is a wonderful treat to take along on picnics."
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 20 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Place dates and 1 teaspoon baking soda in a large bowl. Stir in boiling water; cool completely. , In another large bowl, cream shortening and 1 cup sugar. Beat in egg. Combine the flour, salt and remaining baking soda; add to creamed mixture alternately with date mixture., Pour into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Sprinkle with remaining sugar; top with chocolate chips and nuts. , Bake at 350° for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 299 calories, Fat 15g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 11mg cholesterol, Sodium 159mg sodium, Carbohydrate 42g carbohydrate (30g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHOCOLATE CHIP DATE NUT SQUARES.
Got this from my mother-in-law. If she had told me ahead of time there were dates in this I may never have tried it. mmmmm good secret: must be prepared day ahead.
Provided by Chicopee
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h5m
Yield 24 squares, 24 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In medium bowl mix 1 1/2 c boiling water and 1 1/2 tsp baking soda with the dates.
- Set aside to cool.
- Beat together margarine,1 c sugar and eggs in large bowl.
- To this add vanilla extract and date mixture.
- Add flour, 3/4 tsp baking soda and salt.
- Pour into greased and floured 13x9 pan.
- Sprinkle 1/4 c sugar, nuts and chocolate morsels on top.
- Bake @ 325 degrees 45 minutes.
- The difficult part: set aside until the next day to eat.
CHOCOLATE DATE SQUARES
"My mother-in-law used to send these moist bars to my husband when he was in the Army," relates field editor Pat Walter of Pine Island, Minnesota.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 50m
Yield 24 servings.
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, combine dates and water; set aside to cool (do not drain). In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually added to creamed mixture. Stir in dates. , Pour into a greased and floured 13x9-in. baking pan. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.
CHEWY CHOCOLATE CHIP-NUT BARS
Make and share this Chewy Chocolate Chip-Nut Bars recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 1h
Yield 24 bars (approx)
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Set oven to 350 degrees.
- Grease a 13 x 9-inch baking dish.
- In a bowl cream together butter with sugar and 1/2 cup brown sugar until light and fluffy (about 4 minutes).
- Add in water, maple extract and 2 egg yolks (reserve the whites in another bowl) beat for 2-3 minutes.
- Mix together the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder and cinnamon (if using) then add to the creamed mixture; mix until combined.
- Spread the batter into the prepared baking dish.
- Sprinkle the chocolate chips on top of the batter.
- Beat the egg whites until soft peaks form, then add in in 1/2 cup brown sugar; blend well.
- Spread the egg white mixture over the top of the chocolate chips.
- Sprinkle the top with chopped nuts.
- Bake for about 35 minutes or until the meringue is light brown.
- Cut the bars while still hot.
Tips:
- Use dark chocolate chips for a more intense flavor: Dark chocolate chips with a higher cocoa content will add a richer, more complex flavor to the squares.
- Toast the nuts before using them: Toasting the nuts will bring out their flavor and make them more fragrant.
- Don't overmix the batter: Overmixing the batter will make the squares tough. Mix just until the ingredients are combined.
- Bake the squares until they are just set: The squares should be baked until they are just set in the center. Overbaking will make them dry.
- Let the squares cool completely before cutting them: This will help to prevent them from falling apart.
Conclusion:
These chocolate chip date nut squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for any occasion, from a casual get-together to a holiday party. With their chewy texture, sweet flavor, and abundance of chocolate chips, dates, and nuts, these squares are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.
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