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

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