Date Bars With Shortbread Crust
These incredible date bars are baked with a shortbread crust and buttery shortbread crumb topping.
Ingredients
- 16 ounces dates, chopped
- 1 cup chopped pecans, or walnuts
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 cup water
- 2 1/2 cups flour
- 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar
- 2 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Combine the dates, nuts, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and water in a medium saucepan. Place the pan over medium heat and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool.
- Preheat the oven to 350 F.
- Lightly butter a 9-by-13-by-2-inch baking pan or spray the pan with baking spray.
- In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and egg. Mix until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup of the mixture and pat the remaining crumb mixture into the bottom or the prepared baking pan. Spoon the date mixture evenly over the crust and spread gently to cover.
- Sprinkle evenly with the remaining 1 cup of crumbs.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until browned.
- Cool completely before cutting.
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 117mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 89IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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