Best Grammas Chinese Chews Recipes

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GRAMMA'S CHINESE CHEWS



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My MIL makes these every Christmas, my kids love them, but they also claim that they hate dates, coconut, and walnuts! go figure! These keep for a really long time, so they are a good addition to your holiday treats to have on hand

Provided by Lois M

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 40 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chopped dates
1 cup walnuts
1/2 cup coconut
1 teaspoon baking powder
3/4 cup pastry flour
1 cup sugar
1 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 cup fruit or 1/2 cup icing sugar, for rolling

Steps:

  • Mix the dry ingredients well, then add slightly beaten eggs.
  • Bake in shallow greased pan in a thin layer at 325 for 25 minutes.
  • Cut with a sharp knife while still warm, roll into logs, and roll in icing sugar or fruit sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 71.4, Fat 2.9, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 10.6, Sodium 71.3, Carbohydrate 11.1, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 8, Protein 1.1

CHINESE CHEWS



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These are just delicious, got this recipe from my mom she has been making these for years. Always a crowed pleaser.

Provided by gmaterry

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 1/2 cups brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 cup flour
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup coconut
1 cup walnuts

Steps:

  • Mix together, 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup brown sugar, 1 cup flour spread into 9x10 baking pan press down bake at 350°F for 10 minutes.
  • Mix together, 1 cup brown sugar, 2 eggs, 1 tsp vanilla, 1/2 tsp baking powder, 1 cup coconut, 1 cup walnuts; spread over first layer bake at 350°F for 20 minutes.
  • Cut into squares while still warm and roll in powdered sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 500, Fat 29.3, SaturatedFat 14.7, Cholesterol 83.4, Sodium 142.6, Carbohydrate 56.8, Fiber 3.1, Sugar 41.1, Protein 6.3

OLD FASHIONED CHINESE CHEWS



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Make and share this Old Fashioned Chinese Chews recipe from Food.com.

Provided by CJAY8248

Categories     Candy

Time 50m

Yield 16 squares, 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 8

1/2 cup butter
1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1/2 cup mixed nuts, chopped
1/4 cup dates, cut up
1 tablespoon chopped raisins
1 tablespoon flaked coconut
3/4 cup flour

Steps:

  • Cream the butter and sugar until light and fluffy. Add the eggs, nuts, dates, raisins, and coconut. Mix well. Add the flour and beat until blended. Bake in a wax-paper-lined 8x8x2 inch baking pan in a moderate oven, 350*, for 40 minutes. While still warm, cut into 2- inch squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169.7, Fat 8.7, SaturatedFat 4.2, Cholesterol 41.7, Sodium 84.6, Carbohydrate 21.7, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 15.8, Protein 2.3

CHINESE CHEWS



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Who ever would have thought that chow mein noodles would go good in a cookie? They do!!! These cookies have great texture. No baking!

Provided by Purdy Good Cook

Categories     Dessert

Time 40m

Yield 18 18, 15-20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 4

5 ounces chocolate chips
5 ounces butterscotch chips
0.5 (16 ounce) bag chow mein noodles (adjust to your taste)
2 teaspoons peanut butter

Steps:

  • Melt chips and peanut butter in a sauce pan. Pour over chow mein noodles and stir together. Spoon by spoonfuls on to a cookie sheet covered with wax paper.
  • Refrigerate.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 181, Fat 10.7, SaturatedFat 4.7, Sodium 79.9, Carbohydrate 21.2, Fiber 1.2, Sugar 11.6, Protein 2.1

CHINESE CHEWS I



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Made in a shallow cookie pan and cut into squares then rolled and tossed in confectioner's sugar. Chewy and wonderful!

Provided by Lesy

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Date

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 8

2 cups pureed dates
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
4 eggs
2 cups ground pecans
1 ½ cups cake flour
½ teaspoon salt
½ cup confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
  • Mix dry ingredients except confectioner's sugar. Add nuts and dates.
  • Then add eggs which have been lightly beaten. Mix well.
  • Press mixture into ungreased cookie sheet as thin as possible. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  • Cut into 1 -2 inch squares while hot. Roll into balls as soon as the squares are cool enough to handle then roll in confectioner's sugar. Allow to cool completely before eating.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 402.8 calories, Carbohydrate 72.9 g, Cholesterol 62 mg, Fat 11.9 g, Fiber 3.6 g, Protein 5.4 g, SaturatedFat 1.4 g, Sodium 202.4 mg, Sugar 54.5 g

CHINESE CHEWS



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This is a heavenly cookie. We cant stop eating them. Not sure where the recipe first came from , I got it freom our church cookbook.

Provided by Ann Arber

Categories     Dessert

Time 26m

Yield 60 cookies, 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

1 cup sugar
3/4 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped nuts
1 cup chopped dates or 1 cup prune
2 eggs, well beaten

Steps:

  • Sift dry ingredients into a mixing bowl.
  • Stir in dates and nuts.
  • Add eggs.
  • Mix thoroughly and spread into a greased 15 1/2 x 10 1/2 inch cookie sheet.
  • Bake at 375 for about 20 minutes.
  • Cut into squares or finger lengths.
  • Remove to a cooling rack and roll in confex sugar if desired (I DO).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 129, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 21.1, Sodium 100.3, Carbohydrate 22.1, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 16, Protein 2.5

CHINESE CHEWS



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This is one of those cookie bars that you remember from your youth with such fondness. There are many recipes with the same name, but this is the one I like best. Great anytime of the year, but also a great addition to the holiday cookie trays.

Provided by Cucina Casalingo

Categories     Dessert

Time 30m

Yield 36 small bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
2 eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup nuts (pecans or walnuts)
1/2 cup shredded coconut
1/2 cup chopped dates

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
  • Cream shortening and sugar.
  • Add eggs and vanilla.
  • Mix flour and salt with nuts, coconut and dates.
  • Fold flour mixture into creamed mixture.
  • Bake in greased 8 x 8 inch baking dish for 20 minutes.
  • Cool slightly on a rack before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 88.4, Fat 4.6, SaturatedFat 1.3, Cholesterol 11.8, Sodium 52.4, Carbohydrate 11.2, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 7.8, Protein 1.1

GRAMMA'S DATE SQUARES



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A date filled bar with a chewy oatmeal crust. This is my grandmother's recipe, which my whole family loves.

Provided by Mai Forrester

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     International Cookie Recipes     Canadian Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups rolled oats
1 ½ cups sifted pastry flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup butter, softened
¾ pound pitted dates, diced
1 cup water
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine oats, pastry flour, salt, 1 cup brown sugar, and baking soda. Mix in the butter until crumbly. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch square baking pan.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the dates, water, and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Bring to a boil, and cook until thickened. Stir in lemon juice, and remove from heat. Spread the filling over the base, and pat the remaining crumb mixture on top.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in preheated oven, or until top is lightly toasted. Cool before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.1 calories, Carbohydrate 63.7 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 217.4 mg, Sugar 41.8 g

DONNA'S CHINESE CHEWS



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Make and share this Donna's Chinese Chews recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Hill Family

Categories     Dessert

Time 50m

Yield 20-30 balls

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup flour
1 cup sugar
1 cup dates, chopped
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs
1 cup nuts, chopped
sugar

Steps:

  • Mix flour, sugar, dates, salt and nuts together. Add 2 eggs and mix throughly. Spread into an 8x8 inch greased pan.
  • Bake at 325* for 40 minute
  • When cooled make into balls and roll in sugar.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 128.9, Fat 4.1, SaturatedFat 0.6, Cholesterol 21.1, Sodium 82.2, Carbohydrate 22, Fiber 1.5, Sugar 16, Protein 2.5

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