Date Nut Dream Bars Recipe

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Date Nut Dream Bars
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Directions:

  1. Line a 9 x 13 metal cake pan with parchment paper and set aside.
  2. In a bowl, beat together the butter, sugar and salt until fluffy.
  3. Using a wooden spoon, stir in the flour.
  4. Press into the prepared pan and bake in the centre of a 350 degree F oven until golden, about 20 minutes.
  5. Let cool in the pan on a rack.
  6. To make the filling, whisk together the eggs, brown sugar and almond extract in a bowl.
  7. Stir in the flour and baking powder until smooth.
  8. Stir in the walnuts, cherries and dates.
  9. Spread over the cooled base and bake in the centre of a 350 degree F oven until firm to the touch, about 20 minutes.
  10. Let cool completely in the pan on a rack.
  11. To make the icing, beat together in a bowl the butter, milk and vanilla until creamy.
  12. Add half of the icing sugar and beat just until combined.
  13. Beat in the remaining icing sugar until light and fluffy.
  14. Spread over the filling.
  15. Refrigerate until cold, about 1 hour.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 592.48 Kcal (2481 kJ)
Calories from fat 285.26 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 31.7g 49%
Cholesterol 38.03mg 13%
Sodium 87.13mg 4%
Potassium 167.76mg 4%
Total Carbs 66.78g 22%
Sugars 37.66g 151%
Dietary Fiber 3.93g 16%
Protein 12.76g 26%
Vitamin C 15.7mg 26%
Vitamin A 6.6mg 220%
Iron 3.2mg 18%
Calcium 159.6mg 16%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 746.62 Kcal (3126 kJ)
Calories from fat 359.47 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 39.94g 49%
Cholesterol 47.92mg 13%
Sodium 109.8mg 4%
Potassium 211.4mg 4%
Total Carbs 84.15g 22%
Sugars 47.46g 151%
Dietary Fiber 4.95g 16%
Protein 16.08g 26%
Vitamin C 19.8mg 26%
Vitamin A 8.3mg 220%
Iron 4mg 18%
Calcium 201.1mg 16%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 13.7
    Points
  • 16
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • low sodium,
  • high fiber

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