Date Nut Bars

Directions

  1. HEAT oven to 350°F. MIX flour, baking powder and salt in small bowl.

  2. BEAT eggs and sugar in mixer bowl with whisk attachment on high speed until light and fluffy, 5 to 10 minutes. ADD orange juice and peel; beat well. Reduce speed to low. ADD flour mixture gradually, mixing just until combined after each addition. ADD dates and pecans; stir gently until evenly distributed.

  3. SPREAD batter in greased and floured 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. BAKE in 350°F oven until wooden pick inserted in center comes out clean, 30 to 35 minutes. COOL in pan on wire rack 10 minutes. CUT into 24 bars, about 2-1/4 x 2 inches each.

Ingredients

  • 4 large EGGS, room temperature
  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 tsp. baking powder
  • 1/8 tsp. salt
  • 1 cup packed dark brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 2 tbsp. freshly grated orange peel
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pitted dates (about 8 oz.)
  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pecans (about 6 oz.)

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