Food for the Gods

Food for the gods date and walnut bars are easy to make and always well received. They're sweet, buttery, and decadent — what a heavenly treat!

• Preparation Time: 25 mins
• Cooking Time: 30 mins
• Total Time: 55 mins
• Calories: 139 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 1 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 cup unsalted butter, softened
• 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
• 3 large eggs
• 0.5 teaspoon baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoon salt
• 0.5 teaspoon baking powder
• 1.25 cups sifted all-purpose flour

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Transfer 1/2 cup to a smaller bowl; add dates and toss to coat.

Step 2

Cream butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually stir in flour mixture, then stir in floured dates and walnuts until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

Step 3

Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and bake until top is dry and edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, 30 to 40 minutes.

Step 4

Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes before cutting into 36 bars.

Step 5

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.