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Chocolate Date Bars
 
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Prep Time: 15 Minutes
Cook Time: 20 Minutes
Ready In: 35 Minutes
Servings: 4
There's only one thing wrong with this old recipe of my Mother's...it never goes far enough! Trust me..it's delicious!
Ingredients:
125 g margarine
1 cup plain flour
1 cup dates
1/2 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda (bi carb)
1 tablespoon cocoa
Directions:
1. Place dates in a microwave proof jug with water.
2. Cook for 3 minutes on high.
3. Cream the margarine and sugar.
4. Add the hot date mixture and beat well.
5. Add the flour, cocoa and Soda.
6. Bake in a greased square slab tin (7 x 7 ) 200°C for 15-20 minutes.
7. Leave in tin to cool then cut into bars.
8. HINT: Delicious if topped with a lemon icing while still warm.
By RecipeOfHealth.com