Chocolate Squares I

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Date bar topped with chocolate and nuts.

Servings:
12
Yield:
2 dozen

Ingredients

  • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped

  • 1 cup boiling water

  • 1 cup white sugar

  • 1 cup shortening

  • 2 eggs

  • 1 ⅓ cups all-purpose flour

  • 1 teaspoon salt

  • 1 teaspoon baking soda

  • 2 tablespoons unsweetened cocoa powder

  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract

  • 1 cup semisweet chocolate chips

  • 1 cup chopped walnuts

Directions

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

  2. Cook chopped dates and water over low heat until soft. Set aside.

  3. Cream together sugar and shortening. Add eggs and beat well. Stir in flour, salt, baking soda, cocoa and vanilla and mix well. Stir in date mixture.

  4. Pour in 9 x 11 inch pan and top with chocolate chips and chopped nuts. Bake until toothpick comes out clean. (10 - 15 minutes)

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

447 Calories
29g Fat
47g Carbs
5g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 12
Calories 447
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 29g 37%
Saturated Fat 8g 39%
Cholesterol 31mg 10%
Sodium 313mg 14%
Total Carbohydrate 47g 17%
Dietary Fiber 3g 11%
Total Sugars 33g
Protein 5g
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 27mg 2%
Iron 2mg 10%
Potassium 215mg 5%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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