Dromedary Date Bars from 1912 |
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes Cook Time: 40 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 20 |
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From the back of the Dromedary date package. Ingredients:
3/4 cup flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup pitted dates, chopped (dromedary brand preferred) |
1 cup coconut, shredded (or 1/2 cup chopped nuts) |
2 eggs |
1 cup brown sugar |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350F and grease a 13 x 9 cake pan very well.
2. Sift the dry ingredients together into a large mixing bowl.
3. Mix in the dates and coconut or nuts.
4. In a separate bowl, beat the eggs until foamy and gradually add the brown sugar.
5. Add wet mixture to the dry ingredients.
6. Spread batter in prepared pan to a depth of about 1/2 inch.
7. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes.
8. When done, cut into 4 x 1 bars.
9. Remove from pan while still warm.
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