Date Bars

11 ingredients
8 steps

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 2 1/2 cups dried pitted dates (3/4 lb), chopped
  • 1/2 cup whole almonds (3 oz), toasted
  • 1/3 cup sesame seeds (2 1/2 oz), toasted
  • 1 stick (1/2 cup) unsalted butter, melted and cooled slightly
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla

Directions

  1. 1
    Put oven rack in middle position and preheat oven to 375F.
  2. 2
    Line a 9-inch square baking pan with foil, leaving a 2-inch overhang, then butter and flour foil (except overhang).
  3. 3
    Whisk together flour, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl.
  4. 4
    Add dates, almonds, and sesame seeds and toss until combined.
  5. 5
    Whisk together butter, brown sugar, eggs, and vanilla, then stir into date mixture until combined well.
  6. 6
    Spread batter evenly in baking pan.
  7. 7
    Bake until golden and edges begin to pull away from sides of pan, 25 to 30 minutes.
  8. 8
    Cool completely in pan before cutting into bars.

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