Made in a shallow cookie pan and cut into squares then rolled and tossed in confectioner’s sugar. Chewy and wonderful!
Original recipe makes 2 dozen
Ingredients
2 cups pureed dates
2 cups white sugar
2 teaspoons baking powder
4 eggs
2 cups ground pecans
1 1/2 cups cake flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup confectioners’ sugar
Directions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C).
- Mix dry ingredients except confectioner’s sugar. Add nuts and dates.
- Then add eggs which have been lightly beaten. Mix well.
- Press mixture into ungreased cookie sheet as thin as possible. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
- Cut into 1 -2 inch squares while hot. Roll into balls as soon as the squares are cool enough to handle then roll in confectioner’s sugar. Allow to cool completely before eating.
Nutrition
Calories: 403 kcal
Carbohydrates: 72.9 g
Cholesterol: 70 mg
Fat: 11.9 g
Fiber: 3.6 g
Protein: 5.4 g
Sodium: 202 mg
