- Preheating and Prep
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.
- Mixing the Ingredients
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.
- Preheating and Prep
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.
- Calories:317 kcal%15%
- Protein:4.0 g%8%
- Carbohydrates:46.0 g%15%
- Fat:13.0 g%26%
- Sugar:35.0 g%35%
- Salt:0.5 g%7%
- Energy:1326 kJ%22%
Date and Nut Bars is a delicious and satisfying dish, Featuring boiling water, dates and shortening, perfectly balancing sweetness with texture in every bite. Serve slightly warm or at room temperature, dusted with powdered sugar or a scoop of vanilla ice cream alongside.
