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Date Chewsticks

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This Chinese appetizer features Eggs, Vanilla, Baking powder, Sugar, Dates. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
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Difficulty: Advanced
Servings: 6
Calories: 679.2
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This Chinese appetizer features Eggs, Vanilla, Baking powder, Sugar, Dates. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. Ideal for parties, potlucks, or as a starter before the main course. Simple to make with ingredients you likely already have on hand, this is a recipe you will come back to again and again.
Ingredients
  • 3 Eggs
  • 1 teaspoon Vanilla
  • 1 teaspoon Baking powder
  • 1 cup Sugar
  • 1 cup Dates
  • 1 cup Flour
Directions
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    I got this recipe who is now in her 90's and still going strong.
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    (a gold rush town from the 1890's that has been made into a tourist trap) Because there were so many Chinese that came up to
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    make there fortune, it ended up being called Chinese Chews, but she swears that the name is Date Chewsticks.
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    BEGIN RECIPE:::::::: NOTE: no margarine or shortening!!!!
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    Beat eggs and sugar, add baking powder, vanilla, and flour.
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    Add the dates last and mix thoroughly.
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    Batter will be thick.
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    Pour into a greased 8 x 8 pan and bake at 350 for 25 to 30 minutes.
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    When cooled sprinkle icing sugar over the top and rub in until completely coated with icing sugar.
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    Can be doubled and baked in a 9 x 13 pan.
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    Takes about 10 - 15 minutes longer.
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    I have also used that candied fruit that is available at Xmas in
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    place of the dates and it is wonderful.
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    To make it real fancy for a "DO", use a paper doily before sprinkling the icing sugar on top

Nutrition Facts

Servings 6

Amount Per Serving
Calories 679.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 5.0g8%
Saturated Fat 1.4g7%
Cholesterol 139.9mg47%
Sodium 224.0mg10%
Total Carbohydrate 152.1g51%
Dietary Fiber 6.1g25%
Sugars 100.3g
Protein 12.1g25%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily value may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

Keywords: appetizer, baking, chewsticks, chinese, date, dates, eggs, flour, powder, sugar, title, vanilla, vegan
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