INGREDIENTS
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup dried dates, pitted and chopped
- 1 cup unsalted butter, melted
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2/3 cup sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup walnuts, coarsely chopped
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat oven to 350°F and place rack in the upper middle position. Line a 9″ x 13″ rectangular pan with parchment paper and set aside.
- Sift all-purpose flour, salt and baking powder in a small bowl. Transfer half this mixture in another bowl and dredge the chopped dates in there.
- Combine melted butter, brown sugar, sugar, eggs and vanilla extract in a large bowl. Mix until batter is uniform. Add honey and mix.
- About to fold the flour-coated dates and walnuts. Fold flour into the batter using a rubber spatula. Lastly, fold the dredged dates and walnuts.
- Pour the batter to the prepared pan and spread evenly. Pour the mixture to the prepared pan. Spread evenly. Bake in the oven for 25 to 30 minutes . It should be done when you insert a toothpick through the middle and it comes out clean. The center would still be wet.
- Cool completely before slicing into bars.
Dates: Don’t use pre-chopped ones that come in boxes because they are coated in sugar and will make your bars too sweet.
Shelf Life: At room temperature for 3 days. Beyond that, please wrap and place in the fridge.
Credits to: gourmeted.com
