Food for the Gods

Name: Food for the Gods
Yield: 18
Ingredients: 1 1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped; 1 cup butter; 1 cup white sugar; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 3 eggs; 1 cup chopped walnuts

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Food for the Gods is an moderately easy dessert. Made with 1 ¼ cups sifted all-purpose flour, ½ teaspoon baking powder, ½ teaspoon baking soda, ¼ teaspoon salt and 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped, this recipe delivers authentic, satisfying flavors. An easy weeknight meal that comes together quickly.

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🔗 Recipe adapted from AllRecipes

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📊 At a Glance

Serves 18

Difficulty Medium

Nutrition Facts

Servings per recipe 18

Serving size 1 serving

Amount per serving

Calories 289

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 15.4g 20%

Saturated Fat 0g 0%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 0mg 0%

Sodium 169mg 7%

Total Carbohydrate 36.8g 13%

Dietary Fiber 1.3g 5%

Total Sugars 28.4g

Protein 3.3g 7%

Vitamin D 0mcg 0%

Calcium 0mg 0%

Iron 0mg 0%

Potassium 0mg 0%

* The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

👨‍🍳 Instructions

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).

Grease and line a 9 x 13 inch pan.

Combine first 4 ingredients.

Take 1/2 cup of flour mixture and dredge the dates.

Cream butter and sugars until light and fluffy.

Add eggs, one at a time, and beat well after every addition.

Gradually stir in flour mixture.

Add dates and walnuts and stir until completely combined.

Pour batter into prepared pan and bake for 10 minutes.

Lower heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and bake for 30-40 minutes or until done.

Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes and cut into bars.