Date Chewsticks

Name: Date Chewsticks
Ingredients: 3 large eggs; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup sugar; 1 cup dates; 1 cup flour, all-purpose

6 ingredients

9 steps

Ingredients

3 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup sugar
1 cup dates
1 cup flour, all-purpose

Directions

1

Beat eggs and sugar, add baking powder, vanilla, and flour.
2

Add the dates last and mix thoroughly.
3

Batter will be thick.
4

Pour into a greased 8x8 pan and bake at 350F (180C) for 25 to 30 minutes.
5

When cooled sprinkle icing sugar over the top and rub in until completely coated with icing sugar.
6

Note: Can be doubled and baked in a 9x13 pan.
7

Takes about 10 to 15 minutes longer.
8

Or use candied fruit that is available at Xmas in place of the dates.
9

To make it real fancy, use a paper doily before sprinkling the icing sugar on top.