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Date Pecan Bars

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This International dessert features Dates -- coarsely chopped, Sugar, Water, Pecans -- finely chopped. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. 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: Beginner
Servings: 24
Calories: 971.2
Dietary: Vegetarian
Description
This International dessert features Dates -- coarsely chopped, Sugar, Water, Pecans -- finely chopped. It delivers sweet, indulgent flavor. A wonderful way to end any meal, especially on special occasions. 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 cup Dates -- coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup Sugar
  • 1 1/2 cup Water
  • 1 cup Pecans -- finely chopped
Directions
  1. 1
    Cookie Base: 3/4 c Unsalted butter 1 c Light brown sugar 1 3/4 c Sifted unbleached allpurpose Flour 1/2 ts Baking soda 1 ts Salt 1 1/2 c Rolled oats To prepare filling, mix together dates, sugar and water in saucepan and cook over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened (about 10 minutes). Allow to cool. Add pecans. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Cream butter and brown sugar. Combine remaining ingredients and stir into butter mixture until well blended. Press half of the filling into a 9x13-inch glass baking dish. Spread with cooled filling. Cover with remaining filling mixture, patting lightly. Bake until lightly browned (approximately 25 to 30 minutes). Cool and cut into bars
  2. 2
    Date Pecan Filling

Nutrition Facts

Servings 24

Amount Per Serving
Calories 971.2kcal
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 43.9g68%
Saturated Fat 5.6g28%
Cholesterol 0.0mg0%
Sodium 1.9mg1%
Total Carbohydrate 158.3g53%
Dietary Fiber 17.8g72%
Sugars 136.2g
Protein 8.8g18%

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

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