CHOCOLATE PEANUT BUTTER DATE BARS

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Sounds kinda weird...but they're really, really good!

Provided by Laria Tabul

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Peanut Butter Cookie Recipes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 12

¾ cup butter
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour
¼ cup white sugar
½ teaspoon baking powder
¾ cup confectioners' sugar
2 eggs
¾ cup creamy peanut butter
¾ cup dates, pitted and chopped
¾ cup finely chopped walnuts
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon shortening

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Grease a 9" x 13" pan.
  • In a saucepan over low heat, melt 1/2 cup butter and 1/2 cup chocolate chips.
  • Remove from heat and add the four and sugar and mix well. Press this mixture firmly into the greased pan. Bake for 10 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, combine the confectioners' sugar and baking powder in a mixing bowl.
  • Add the eggs, remaining 1/4 cup butter, peanut butter, dates, walnuts and water, and mix thoroughly.
  • Cool the baked crust for 5 minutes, then spread the date mixture over the crust. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden.
  • Melt the remaining 1/2 cup chocolate chips with the 1 tablespoon of shortening and spread over the baked crust and filling. If desired, sprinkle with additional chopped nuts. Cool completely and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 227.3 calories, Carbohydrate 21.1 g, Cholesterol 30.8 mg, Fat 15.3 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 4.3 g, SaturatedFat 6.2 g, Sodium 95 mg, Sugar 13.4 g

Shahela Rahman (Tinni)
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These bars are the perfect way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling guilty.


Pathan1122 Pathan1122
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I love that these bars are made with natural ingredients. I feel good about eating them and giving them to my family.


Sr Emon
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These bars are the perfect treat to have on hand for unexpected guests. They're always a crowd-pleaser.


Provat Biswas
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I'm not a baker, but these bars were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.


Steve Kalfman
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I made these bars in a 9x13 inch pan instead of an 8x8 inch pan. They turned out great!


ex leader amiin junior amiin
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These bars are so versatile! You can add in any kind of nuts, seeds, or dried fruit that you like.


Ahtesham Abbas
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I added a little bit of cinnamon to the batter. It gave the bars a warm and cozy flavor.


HB Aviary
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I didn't have any dark chocolate chips, so I used semi-sweet chocolate chips instead. They were still delicious!


Qureshi Yt
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I'm allergic to peanuts, so I substituted almond butter in this recipe. It worked out great!


Ximena Resendiz
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These bars are a great source of energy. They're perfect for a pre-workout snack or a post-workout refuel.


Pearl Torres
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I love the texture of these bars. They're soft and chewy, with a little bit of crunch from the peanuts.


min pal
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These bars are a great way to use up leftover dates. I always have a few dates in my pantry, so it's nice to have a recipe that I can use them in.


Farin optics
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I'm so glad I found this recipe! These bars are now a staple in my kitchen.


KAY FF
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I made these bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone raved about how delicious they were.


Mudassaramin33 Mudassaramin33
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These bars are the perfect balance of sweet and salty. They're also really filling, so they're a great option for a quick breakfast or lunch.


Jahid Hossen
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I love that these bars are made with wholesome ingredients. I feel good about giving them to my kids as snacks.


GUL CreatiOns
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These bars are so easy to make! I had them in the oven in less than 10 minutes.


Samirajpoot Samirajpoot
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I'm not usually a fan of date bars, but these were surprisingly good! The chocolate and peanut butter flavors really complemented each other.


ICTO Augie
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I made these bars last week and they were a hit with my family! Everyone loved the combination of chocolate, peanut butter, and dates.


De stranger Official
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These chocolate peanut butter date bars are a delicious and healthy snack! They're perfect for on-the-go breakfasts or afternoon pick-me-ups.