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Whole Wheat Date Bars

Whole Wheat Date Bars

Soft bars made with white whole wheat flour, chopped dates, butter, eggs, and walnuts.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 16 squares
Calories 237 kcal

Equipment

  • 8 inch square pan
  • Mixing bowls
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 2 cup white whole wheat flour
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • ½ tsp sea salt
  • ¾ cup sugar
  • ½ cup butter softened
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp water
  • 1 tsp vanilla extract
  • 2 cup chopped dates
  • ½ cup chopped walnuts

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Heat. Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a pan.
  • Dry. Whisk the flour, baking powder, and salt.
  • Cream. Beat the butter and sugar and add the eggs, water, and vanilla.
  • Combine. Stir in the dry mix, dates, and walnuts.
  • Bake. Bake 30 minutes and cool before cutting.

Notes

Substitutions: Use pecans in place of walnuts.
Tips: Do not overbake the bars.
Storage: Keep at room temperature for up to 4 days.
Nutrition is calculated per serving.
Keyword Chopped Dates, Vanilla Extract, Walnuts, White Whole Wheat Flour, Whole Wheat Date Bars