DATE-PECAN PIE BARS

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I found this recipe many years ago in a magazine. The original called for walnuts, but I tweaked it to use our abundant Texas pecans. I make these for Christmas and other times throughout the year. -Lillian Greenslade, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
FILLING:
2 large eggs
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 package (8 ounces) pitted dates, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto bottom of a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat first six filling ingredients until just combined. Stir in flour and baking powder. Stir in dates and pecans. Pour over crust., Bake until filling is set, 20-25 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Mohiz king
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These bars are delicious! The crust is flaky and the filling is gooey and sweet. I loved the combination of dates and pecans. I would definitely make these again.


Ayesha Akter Shila
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of dates and pecans. I would definitely make these again.


Collins Christopher
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These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and everyone loves them. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Jack Saambili
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


Chiron Counseling, LLC
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These bars are so good! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is gooey and sweet. I love the combination of dates and pecans. I would definitely make these again.


Aqil Ch
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I've never made date pecan pie bars before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The bars turned out perfectly and they were a huge hit with my family. I will definitely be making these again.


Chantel Green
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These date pecan pie bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and everyone loves them. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


6ix candy
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. The crust is perfectly flaky and the filling is gooey and sweet. I will definitely be making these again.


Toyota old Car and dally
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These bars are delicious! The crust is flaky and the filling is gooey and sweet. I loved the combination of dates and pecans. I would definitely make these again.


Saifuddin Al Jihad
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of dates and pecans. I would definitely make these again.


Simon Toseland
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These bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and everyone loves them. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


stagia jovia
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I will definitely be making these again.


David Bertadillo
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These bars are so good! The crust is flaky and buttery, and the filling is gooey and sweet. I love the combination of dates and pecans. I would definitely make these again.


Amanda Frank
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I've never made date pecan pie bars before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. The bars turned out perfectly and they were a huge hit with my family. I will definitely be making these again.


Chigoville
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These date pecan pie bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and everyone loves them. I highly recommend trying this recipe.


Kausar Islam
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I made these bars for my family and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. The crust is perfectly flaky and the filling is gooey and sweet. I will definitely be making these again.


King Kishan thapa
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These bars were delicious! The crust was flaky and the filling was gooey and sweet. I loved the combination of dates and pecans. I would definitely make these again.


Kisha Gabriela
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I've made these date pecan pie bars several times now and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect dessert to bring to a party or potluck because they're easy to make and everyone loves them.


Abraham Ruiz
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These date pecan pie bars were a hit at my last potluck! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of dates, pecans, and brown sugar. The crust is perfectly flaky and buttery. I will definitely be making these again.