Best Cognac Date Squares Recipes

COGNAC DATE SQUARES

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Cider, cognac and pistachios provide new flavor to a classic. Cut into squares and place in a plastic sandwich bag, then bundle in tissue paper and slip into a reusable fabric sandwich bag tied with a ribbon. -Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound chopped dates
3/4 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
1/4 cup Cognac or brandy
1 teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt, divided
2 teaspoons vanilla extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the dates, apple cider, Cognac and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature., In a small bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and remaining salt. Add butter; mix well. Press 1-1/3 cups into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Add pistachios to remaining oat mixture; set aside., Spread date mixture over crust; top with reserved pistachio mixture. Bake at 350° for 24-28 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 301 calories, Fat 11g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 23mg cholesterol, Sodium 261mg sodium, Carbohydrate 50g carbohydrate (33g sugars, Fiber 4g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

COGNAC DATE SQUARES RECIPE

Cognac Date Squares Recipe image

Cider, cognac and pistachios provide new flavor to a classic. Cut into squares and place in a plastic sandwich bag, then bundle in tissue paper and slip into a reusable fabric sandwich bag tied with a ribbon. -Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

1 pound chopped dates
3/4 cup apple cider or unsweetened apple juice
1/4 cup Cognac or brandy
1 teaspoon fine sea salt or kosher salt, divided
2 teaspoons McCormick® Pure Vanilla Extract
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup butter, melted
1/2 cup finely chopped pistachios

Steps:

In a large saucepan, combine the dates, apple cider, Cognac and 1/2 teaspoon salt. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 8-10 minutes or until liquid is almost evaporated, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla. Cool to room temperature.
In a small bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and remaining salt. Add butter; mix well. Press 1-1/3 cups into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Add pistachios to remaining oat mixture; set aside.
Spread date mixture over crust; top with reserved pistachio mixture. Bake at 350° for 24-28 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares.
Yield: 16 servings.
Originally published as Cognac Date Squares in Taste of Home
December/January 2012, p63
Nutritional Facts
square equals 301 calories, 11 g fat (6 g saturated fat), 23 mg cholesterol, 261 mg sodium, 50 g carbohydrate, 4 g fiber, 4 g protein.
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