Chinese Chews I

Made in a shallow cookie pan and cut into squares then rolled and tossed in confectioner's sugar. Chewy and wonderful!

• Calories: 403 Calories

Ingredients

• 2 cups white sugar
• 4 eggs
• 2 teaspoons baking powder
• 2 cups pureed dates
• 2 cups ground pecans
• 0.5 teaspoon salt
• 1.5 cups cake flour
• 0.5 cup confectioners' sugar

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

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

Step 2

Then add eggs which have been lightly beaten. Mix well.

Step 3

Press mixture into ungreased cookie sheet as thin as possible. Bake for 15-20 minutes.

Step 4

Mix dry ingredients except confectioner's sugar. Add nuts and dates.

Step 5

Cut into 1 -2 inch squares while hot. Roll into balls as soon as the squares are cool enough to handle then roll in confectioner's sugar. Allow to cool completely before eating.