Food for the Gods
Description
Food for the gods date and walnut bars are easy to make and always well received. They're sweet, buttery, and decadent — what a heavenly treat!
Ingredients
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1 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
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1/2 teaspoon baking powder
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
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1 cup unsalted butter, softened
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1 cup white sugar
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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3 large eggs
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1 cup chopped walnuts
Directions
1
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
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Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Transfer 1/2 cup to a smaller bowl; add dates and toss to coat.
3
Cream butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually stir in flour mixture, then stir in floured dates and walnuts until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.
4
Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and bake until top is dry and edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, 30 to 40 minutes.
5
Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes before cutting into 36 bars.