Chocolate Date Squares

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Ingredients

  • FOR BASE
  • 2 cups dates, chopped
  • 1 cup hot water
  • 1 cup granulated sugar
  • 2/3 cup shortening
  • 2 eggs
  • 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • FOR TOPPING
  • 1 cup semi-sweet chocolate chips
  • 1/2 cup brown sugar, packed

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, then grease & flour a 13"x9" baking pan.
  2. FOR BASE ~ In a saucepam. combine dates & water. Bring to a low boil, then remove from heat & set aside to cool. Do not drain.
  3. In a mixing bowl, cream the sugar & shortening.
  4. Add eggs, flour, baking soda & salt, mixing well.
  5. Add dates & mix, then pour into prepared baking pan.
  6. FOR TOPPING ~ Combine the 3 topping ingredients, then sprinkle that mixture over the batter.
  7. Bake for 40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in center comes out clean.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

729 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 7.3g 15% DV
Total Fat 34.6g 44% DV
Carbs 102.6g 37% DV
Fiber 3.8g 14% DV
Sugar 40.2g 80% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 16610.5mg 100% DV
Potassium 600.8mg 13% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 16.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 9.3mg 10% DV
Calcium 116.5mg 9% DV
Iron 2.6mg 15% DV

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

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