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FOOD FOR THE GODS RECIPE



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Provided by Vanjo Merano

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour (sifted)
1 cup butter (about 2 sticks)
1 cup granulated sugar (white, sifted)
1 cup brown sugar
3 pieces raw eggs
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup dates (chopped)
1 cup walnuts (chopped)

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt then mix well.
  • Cream the butter in a separate mixing bowl and add the sugar (white and brown) while continously mixing until texture becomes fluffy.
  • Beat-in the eggs on the mixing bowl with butter and sugar then continue mixing until everything is well distributed.
  • Gradually add the flour-baking soda-baking powder-salt mixture while continously mixing (don't forget to scrape the sides with a silicon spatula).
  • Put-in the dates and walnuts then mix until well distributed.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit
  • Grease the baking pan and pour-in the batter.
  • Bake for 10 minutes then pull down the temperature to 300 and continue baking for 35 minutes or until done (you may use the toothpick technique)
  • Remove from the oven and allow to cool down
  • Slice and wrap individually if desired.
  • Serve. Share and enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : ServingSize 6 g

FOOD FOR THE GODS



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Food for the gods is probably one of the most-loved baked dessert during the holiday season. Soft and moist blondies with chewy dates and mild, earhty walnuts inside. Perfect with coffee or to give away as a gift.

Provided by Mia

Categories     Cakes     Dessert

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 ¼ cup all purpose flour
½ tsp baking powder
½ tsp baking soda
¼ tsp salt
113 grams soften butter
¾ cup brown loose sugar
¾ cup granulated white sugar
3 whole eggs
1 cup pitted dates (chopped )
1 tbsp flour (for dusting the dates)
1 cup walnuts (save 2 tbsp. for toppings)

Steps:

  • Pre- heat oven at 180°C/356°F. Prepare 8in x 8 in baking pan by lining with parchment paper and set aside.
  • In a bowl sift all-purpose flour, baking powder, and baking soda and salt then set aside.
  • If using dates with seeds still in them, remove seeds and chop into small pieces. Dredge dates with 1 tbsp. flour to avoid sinking into batter when added. Set aside. Chopped the walnuts and save 2 tbsp. for toppings. Set aside.
  • In another mixing bowl tip in soften butter. Beat the butter using hand mixer or wire whisk until pale color or creamy. Then add the granulated sugar and brown sugar then beat until well combined.
  • Add the eggs one at a time while beating until incorporated. Add the sifted flour mix and gently fold-in the until no more traces of flour left. Pour the dusted chopped dates and chopped walnuts then folds until properly mixed.
  • Pour the batter into the prepared baking pan then top with remaining walnuts. Bake in pre heated oven for 30-35 mins at 180°C or 356°F or until inserted toothpick comes out clean.

FOOD FOR THE GODS



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You'll feel closer to heaven upon tasting this cookie. Makes great giveaways.

Provided by Cookie de Guzman

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Date

Yield 18

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon salt
1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup butter
1 cup white sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
3 eggs
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Grease and line a 9 x 13 inch pan.
  • Combine first 4 ingredients. Take 1/2 cup of flour mixture and dredge the dates.
  • Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, and beat well after every addition. Gradually stir in flour mixture.
  • Add dates and walnuts and stir until completely combined.
  • Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes. Lower heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and bake for 30-40 minutes or until done.
  • Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes and cut into bars. Wrap individually with foil or colored cellophane wrap.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 289 calories, Carbohydrate 36.8 g, Cholesterol 58.1 mg, Fat 15.4 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 3.3 g, SaturatedFat 7.2 g, Sodium 169 mg, Sugar 28.4 g

FOOD FOR THE GODS (WALNUT AND DATE BAR)



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Make and share this Food for the Gods (Walnut and Date Bar) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by josehon

Categories     Dessert

Time 55m

Yield 8 inch square pan, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 eggs
1 1/2 cups brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 teaspoons baking powder
1 1/2 tablespoons honey
1 1/2 tablespoons molasses
3 tablespoons brandy
1 1/2 cups dates, chopped
1 1/2-3 cups walnuts, chopped

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350 °F.
  • 2. Sift flour and baking powder 3 times. Set aside.
  • 3. Combine molasses, honey and brandy.
  • 4. Beat eggs and sugar at high speed until light and thick.
  • 5. At medium speed, add butter.
  • 6. At low speed, alternately add the brandy mixture and flour mixture.
  • 7. Fold in walnuts and dates.
  • 8. Bake in an aluminum foil lined pan at 350° for 15 minutes. Lower heat to 300° and bake for another 35 minutes or until done.
  • Note: The times for baking are times in the original recipe. I bake it for less time, resulting in a moister cake.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 348.6, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 6.5, Cholesterol 62.5, Sodium 118.1, Carbohydrate 46.2, Fiber 2.4, Sugar 33.5, Protein 4.6

FOOD FOR THE GODS



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Make and share this Food for the Gods recipe from Food.com.

Provided by fawn512

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 50m

Yield 24 squares

Number Of Ingredients 10

3/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup corn syrup
1/2 teaspoon vanilla
2 eggs, beaten
1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup walnuts, chopped
1 cup pitted dates, chopped

Steps:

  • Combine butter, sugar, corn syrup, vanilla and eggs. Mix well.
  • Sift dry ingredients, toss in nuts and dates until well coated.
  • Fold into wet ingredients.
  • NOTE: Freeze or chill the dates for easy chopping.
  • Bake 325ºF for 40-45 min in a 7x11 pan lined w/ foil.

FOOD FOR THE GODS II



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Need something to bring to your next pot luck with the Gods? This is heavenly.

Provided by Mel

Categories     Desserts     Cakes

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup butter
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups white sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 eggs
2 cups chopped walnuts
1 cup pureed dates

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour a 9x13 inch pan.
  • Melt butter. Add sugar, eggs, dates and nuts.
  • Mix flour with baking soda. Add to date mixture and combine.
  • Spread into 9x13 inch pan. Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 30 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 222.1 calories, Carbohydrate 22.4 g, Cholesterol 35.8 mg, Fat 14.5 g, Fiber 1.3 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 5.6 g, Sodium 113.2 mg, Sugar 16.7 g

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