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                                            Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 22 Minutes  | 
                                            Ready In: 42 Minutes Servings: 16  | 
                                         
                                        
                                     
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                    Ingredients: 
                    
                        
                                                cooking spray  |  
                                                2/3 cup all-purpose flour  |  
                                                1/2 teaspoon baking powder  |  
                                                1/8 teaspoon salt  |  
                                                1 large egg  |  
                                                1 cup packed light brown sugar  |  
                                                3 tablespoons butter or stick margarine, melted  |  
                                                1 teaspoon vanilla extract  |  
                                                1/2 cup chopped dates  |  
                                                1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted  |  
                                                
                     
                    Directions: 
                    
                        
                            
                                1. Preheat oven to 350°. 2. Coat an 8-inch square baking pan with cooking spray; line with aluminum foil, letting ends of foil extend over sides of pan. Coat foil with cooking spray; set aside. 3. Lightly spoon flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine flour, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl; stir with a whisk. Set aside. 4. Beat egg, sugar, butter, and vanilla with a mixer at medium speed until smooth and creamy. Gradually add flour mixture, beating well. Stir in dates and walnuts. Spread mixture into prepared pan. Bake at 350° for 22 minutes or until golden. Cool completely on a wire rack. 5. Remove brownies from pan using foil; cut into squares. Remove from foil using a spatula.                              | 
                         
                         
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