DATE-PECAN PIE BARS

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I found this recipe many years ago in a magazine. The original called for walnuts, but I tweaked it to use our abundant Texas pecans. I make these for Christmas and other times throughout the year. -Lillian Greenslade, Fort Worth, Texas

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 1-1/2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/3 cup sugar
1/2 cup cold unsalted butter, cubed
FILLING:
2 large eggs
1/3 cup sugar
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 package (8 ounces) pitted dates, chopped
1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
Confectioners' sugar, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, mix flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press onto bottom of a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake until lightly browned, 15-20 minutes., Meanwhile, in a large bowl, beat first six filling ingredients until just combined. Stir in flour and baking powder. Stir in dates and pecans. Pour over crust., Bake until filling is set, 20-25 minutes. Cool completely on a wire rack. If desired, dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into bars. Refrigerate leftovers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211 calories, Fat 10g fat (4g saturated fat), Cholesterol 34mg cholesterol, Sodium 102mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (20g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

INNOCENT SUNDAY
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These bars are delicious! I love the combination of dates and pecans. They're the perfect treat for a party or potluck.


Robert Richie
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bars turned out dry and crumbly. I'm going to try again and see if I can get it right.


Antoine Askew
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good. I think I'll try using less sugar next time.


Amandalee Marry
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I've made these bars several times and they're always a hit. I love the chewy texture and the sweet and nutty flavor.


marlene slattery
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These bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.


Annia Sigila
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I'm not a big fan of dates, but I liked these bars. The pecans and the gooey filling were delicious.


Trey Cwiakala
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These bars are perfect for a party or potluck. They're easy to make and everyone loves them.


Sharp Shooter
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I love the combination of dates and pecans in these bars. It's a unique and delicious flavor.


All_ Series
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These bars are a lot of work to make, but they're worth it. They're so delicious!


Romane Fleurissaint
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my bars turned out dry. I'm not sure what I did wrong.


KOHAT GAMING
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Majed Khair
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I've never been a big fan of date bars, but these were surprisingly good. The dates and pecans are a great combination.


Corbyn Martin
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I made these bars for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them.


Joseph Mycka
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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


Irfan khan is Irfan khan
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I've made this recipe several times now and it always turns out perfect. The bars are gooey and delicious, and the crust is flaky and buttery.


Hamzat Fathia
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These date pecan pie bars were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.