Chinese Chews I
Description
Made in a shallow cookie pan and cut into squares then rolled and tossed in confectioner's sugar. Chewy and wonderful!
Ingredients
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2 cups pureed dates
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2 cups white sugar
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2 teaspoons baking powder
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4 eggs
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2 cups ground pecans
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1 1/2 cups cake flour
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1/2 teaspoon salt
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1/2 cup confectioners' sugar
Directions
1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
2
Mix dry ingredients except confectioner's sugar. Add nuts and dates.
3
Then add eggs which have been lightly beaten. Mix well.
4
Press mixture into ungreased cookie sheet as thin as possible. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
5
Cut into 1 -2 inch squares while hot. Roll into balls as soon as the squares are cool enough to handle then roll in confectioner's sugar. Allow to cool completely before eating.