CHOCOLATE DATE SQUARES

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"My mother-in-law used to send these moist bars to my husband when he was in the Army," relates field editor Pat Walter of Pine Island, Minnesota.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 24 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 12

2 cups chopped dates
1 cup hot water
1 cup sugar
2/3 cup shortening
2 large eggs
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
TOPPING:
1 cup semisweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine dates and water; set aside to cool (do not drain). In a large bowl, cream sugar and shortening until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs. Combine the flour, baking soda and salt; gradually added to creamed mixture. Stir in dates. , Pour into a greased and floured 13x9-in. baking pan. Combine the topping ingredients; sprinkle over batter. Bake at 350° for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 223 calories, Fat 9g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 18mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 34g carbohydrate (26g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

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