Pecan-Date Bars

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Ingredients

  • Crust:
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour (about 4 1/2 ounces)
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup chilled butter, cut into small pieces
  • Cooking spray
  • Filling:
  • 3/4 cup dark corn syrup
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup egg substitute
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon bourbon
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1 large egg

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°.
  2. To prepare crust, lightly spoon 1 cup flour into a dry measuring cup; level with a knife. Combine 1 cup flour, 1/3 cup sugar, and 1/4 teaspoon salt, stirring well with a whisk. Cut in butter with a pastry blender or two knives until mixture resembles coarse meal. Press mixture into the bottom of an 11 x 7-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 12 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
  3. Reduce oven temperature to 350°.
  4. To prepare filling, combine corn syrup and next 7 ingredients (through egg) in a large bowl, stirring well with a whisk. Stir in dates, pecans, and chocolate chips. Pour mixture over prepared crust. Bake at 350° for 35 minutes or until set. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cover and chill 1 hour or until firm.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

1131 kcal 57% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 12.6g 25% DV
Total Fat 53.8g 69% DV
Carbs 143.2g 52% DV
Fiber 6.5g 23% DV
Sugar 68.7g 100% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 10056mg 100% DV
Potassium 644.3mg 14% DV
Cholesterol 64.5mg 22% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 19.5mcg 2% DV
Vitamin C 0.6mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 0.4mcg 2% DV
Calcium 162.8mg 13% DV
Iron 5.2mg 29% DV

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

Nutrition is estimated from USDA FoodData Central ingredient data and may vary with brand, portion and preparation — see our methodology. This information is for general educational purposes only and is not medical or dietary advice (disclaimer).

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