Cherry Date Holiday Bars

Cook: 30 min

Cherry Date Holiday Bars are sweet, nutty treats with chewy dates, candied cherries, and coconut, perfect for festive gatherings or as a delightful homemade gift.

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Ingredients

  • 2 eggs, beaten
  • 1 cup sugar
  • 1 cup chopped nuts
  • 1 cup chopped dates
  • 1/2 cup flaked coconut
  • 1/2 teaspoon almond extract
  • 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1/8 teaspoon salt
  • 36 candied cherries

Instructions

  1. Combine all ingredients except cherries in a bowl.
  2. Place the mixture in a buttered pan.
  3. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30 minutes, stirring every 10 minutes.
  4. Remove from oven and stir well.
  5. Cool until manageable.
  6. Shape the mixture into balls around each candied cherry.
  7. Roll the balls in confectioners sugar and serve.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

505 kcal 25% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 5.6g 11% DV
Total Fat 17.3g 22% DV
Carbs 72.4g 26% DV
Fiber 4.2g 15% DV
Sugar 19g 38% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 9769.8mg 100% DV
Potassium 658.8mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Calcium 95.8mg 7% DV
Iron 1.8mg 10% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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