CHOCOLATE DATE SQUARES

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Make and share this Chocolate Date Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sydney Mike

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 24 squares, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups dates, chopped
1 cup hot water
1 cup granulated sugar
2/3 cup shortening
2 eggs
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
1/2 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup nuts, chopped

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, then grease & flour a 13"x9" baking pan.
  • FOR BASE ~ In a saucepam. combine dates & water. Bring to a low boil, then remove from heat & set aside to cool. Do not drain.
  • In a mixing bowl, cream the sugar & shortening.
  • Add eggs, flour, baking soda & salt, mixing well.
  • Add dates & mix, then pour into prepared baking pan.
  • FOR TOPPING ~ Combine the 3 topping ingredients, then sprinkle that mixture over the batter.
  • Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 219.5, Fat 9.8, SaturatedFat 3, Cholesterol 15.5, Sodium 128.7, Carbohydrate 33.2, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 24.5, Protein 2.4

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