Recipes Desserts Cookies Spice Cookie Recipes Date and Nut Bars 4.8 (36) 27 Reviews 3 Photos Just and old family favorite that is simple to make, but delicious to eat. Recipe by audge1 Updated on July 14, 2022 Save Saved! View All Saved Items Rate Print Share Share Tweet Pin Email Add Photo 3 3 Servings: 12 Yield: 2 dozen Jump to Nutrition Facts Ingredients ⅓ cup boiling water 2 cups dates, pitted and chopped ½ cup shortening 1 cup white sugar ⅛ teaspoon ground cinnamon ¾ teaspoon salt ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg 2 eggs 1 cup all-purpose flour ¼ teaspoon baking soda ½ cup chopped walnuts ¼ cup confectioners' sugar Directions In a small bowl, pour boiling water over dates, and set aside to cool. Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 10x10 inch baking pan. In a medium bowl, cream together the shortening and white sugar. Add eggs, one at a time, beating after each addition. Add the dates, including any water; mix well. Sift together the flour, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, and baking soda; stir into the date mixture. Then stir in the nuts. Spread the mixture evenly into the prepared 10x10 inch pan, and bake for 45 minutes in the preheated oven. When cool, cut into bars, and roll each bar in confectioners' sugar. I Made It Print Nutrition Facts (per serving) 301 Calories 13g Fat 46g Carbs 4g Protein Show Full Nutrition Label Hide Full Nutrition Label Nutrition Facts Servings Per Recipe 12 Calories 301 % Daily Value * Total Fat 13g 16% Saturated Fat 3g 14% Cholesterol 31mg 10% Sodium 184mg 8% Total Carbohydrate 46g 17% Dietary Fiber 3g 9% Total Sugars 35g Protein 4g Vitamin C 0mg 1% Calcium 21mg 2% Iron 1mg 6% Potassium 205mg 4% * 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. Powered by the ESHA Research Database © 2018, ESHA Research, Inc. All Rights Reserved