For a quick and easy dessert that is also delicious, nutritious, and versatile, look no further than date nut bars. Made with just a few simple ingredients, these bars can be easily customized to your liking. Whether you prefer them chewy or crispy, with nuts or without, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth. They are also a great source of fiber and healthy fats, making them a great snack or dessert option for those looking for a healthier treat. Read on for the best recipe to cook easy date nut bars, along with some tips and variations to make them perfect for your taste.
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DATE NUT BARS
This is a family recipe but I am not sure where it came from. I love dates, so this is a favorite of mine for holidays (and it is easy).
Provided by Demandy
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 45m
Yield 24-36 bars
Number Of Ingredients 8
Steps:
- Mix all ingredients.
- Bake in greased layer cake pans or square pans at 375 degrees for 35 minutes.
- Cool for 15 minutes.
- Slice into squares and roll bars in confectioner's sugar so they don't stick together when stored.
DATE AND NUT BARS
Just and old family favorite that is simple to make, but delicious to eat.
Provided by audge1
Categories Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a small bowl, pour boiling water over dates, and set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 10x10 inch baking pan.
- In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and white sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add the dates, including any water; mix well. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, and baking soda; stir into the date mixture. Then stir in the nuts.
- Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared 10x10 inch pan, and bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven. When cool, cut into bars, and roll each bar in confectioners' sugar.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 300.8 calories, Carbohydrate 46.3 g, Cholesterol 31 mg, Fat 12.8 g, Fiber 2.6 g, Protein 3.5 g, SaturatedFat 2.7 g, Sodium 184.1 mg, Sugar 34.8 g
DATE NUT BARS
I've had this recipe since 1938, when the girls I worked with game me a bridal shower. One of their presents was a recipe box filled with their favorites. Inside, I found this recipe, and I've used it for just about every occasion since. They're always well received.
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 30m
Yield 5 dozen.
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, dates and nuts. Add the eggs, butter and vanilla; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened (batter will be very stiff). , Spread in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool bars on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. ,
Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.
EASY DATE NUT BARS
Putting this here so that the recipe for one of my dad's favorite Christmas cookies doesn't get lost. I remember chopping the dates (no packages of chopped dates when I was little!) and the nuts for these as one of the first things I did to help Mom with her Christmas baking.
Provided by Targetgirl
Categories Bar Cookie
Time 50m
Yield 20 cookies
Number Of Ingredients 10
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350.
- Combine flour, sugar, baking powder and salt. Add remaining ingredients in order listed, mixing well after each addition. Pour into greased 9x5 pan.
- Bake for 35-40 minutes, until golden brown. Remove from oven and allow to cool slightly before dusting with confectioners sugar. Cool completely before cutting and removing from pan.
BEST DATE BARS
Date recipes are some of my favorite desserts to cook up. These date treats are very easy to bake, and one sheet of them will yield 48 good-sized bars. I sometimes add nuts, coconut or candied fruit. -Dorothy DeLeske, Scottsdale, Arizona
Provided by Taste of Home
Categories Desserts
Time 1h
Yield 40 bars.
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- In a saucepan, combine dates, sugar and water. Cook, stirring frequently, until very thick. Stir in walnuts, if desired; cool. , Sift the flour, salt and baking soda together in a large bowl; add oats and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle water over mixture; stir lightly. Pat half into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Spread with date mixture; cover with remaining oat mixture and pat lightly. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Nutrition Facts :
DATE BARS
Dessert ready in about an hour! Enjoy classic date filled bars in a new way - a wonderful treat.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Dessert
Time 1h5m
Yield 36
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- In 2-quart saucepan, cook filling ingredients over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool 5 minutes.
- Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening.
- In large bowl, stir brown sugar and butter until well mixed. Stir in flour, oats, baking soda and salt until crumbly. Press half of the crumb mixture evenly in bottom of pan. Spread with filling. Top with remaining crumb mixture; press lightly.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until light brown. Cool 5 minutes in pan on cooling rack. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows while warm.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g
Tips:
- Use fresh dates. Fresh dates are softer and have a better flavor than dried dates.
- Pit the dates before using them. You can do this with a knife or a pitting tool.
- Chop the nuts finely. This will help them distribute evenly throughout the bars.
- Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing can make the bars tough.
- Press the batter firmly into the pan. This will help the bars hold together.
- Bake the bars until they are golden brown. This will take about 25 minutes.
- Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help them keep their shape.
Conclusion:
Date nut bars are a delicious and healthy snack that are perfect for on-the-go. They are also a great way to use up leftover dates and nuts. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can easily make your own date nut bars at home.
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