CHOCOLATE DATE SQUARES

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"My mother-in-law used to send these moist bars to my husband when he was in the Army," relates field editor Pat Walter of Pine Island, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups chopped dates
1 cup hot water
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup shortening
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine dates and water; set aside to cool (do not drain). In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually added to creamed mixture. Stir in dates. , Pour into a greased and floured 13x9-in. baking pan. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Joe Tendo
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These squares are a great way to use up leftover dates. I always have a few dates in my pantry and I love finding new ways to use them.


Usman Maigini
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These squares are a bit time-consuming to make, but they're definitely worth the effort. They're so rich and decadent.


Abdul Amin
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I love that these squares are no-bake. They're so easy to make and they're perfect for a quick snack or dessert.


Abenezer Abu
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These squares are so versatile! I've made them with different types of nuts, dried fruits, and even chocolate chips. They're always a hit.


Frost Account
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I made a few substitutions to the recipe and my squares still turned out great! I used almond butter instead of peanut butter and added some chopped dried cherries.


Devraj Giri
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I followed the recipe exactly and my squares turned out perfectly! I'm so glad I found this recipe.


Matheesha Abeynayaka
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These squares were a complete disaster! They were dry, crumbly, and tasteless. I would not recommend this recipe to anyone.


G Mail
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These squares were way too sweet for my taste. I ended up throwing them out.


Zaheen Khostval
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Meh.


uma biswas
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Not bad!


Iamthe One
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These squares were amazing! The perfect balance of chocolate and dates. I will definitely be making them again.


Cakey Gacha
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These squares were a bit dry, but the flavor was still good. I think I'll try them again with more butter next time.


ZF Arman
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These squares were super easy to make and they turned out great! I loved the chewy texture and the rich chocolate flavor.


Dhanu Rana
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These squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but they were still pretty good. I think I'll try them again with less sugar next time.


Florence Pearless
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I'm not a huge fan of chocolate, but these squares were surprisingly good! The dates and walnuts added a nice sweetness and crunch that balanced out the chocolate perfectly.


FKS FotisKill
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I made these squares for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious they were. I will definitely be making them again.


Andrew Mallette
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These chocolate date squares were an explosion of flavor! The combination of the rich chocolate, gooey dates, and crunchy walnuts was simply divine. I couldn't get enough of them!


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