Date-Nut and Brown Sugar Bars

A yummy dairy-free treat! You can use egg substitute in place of eggs to make a vegan version.

Date-Nut and Brown Sugar Bars
Ingredients

• ⅔ cup unbleached all-purpose flour
• ⅔ cup packed brown sugar
• ¼ cup finely chopped walnuts
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
• 2 eggs, beaten

Instructions
 Step 1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly oil an 8-inch square baking pan.

 Step 2
Combine flour, brown sugar, chopped walnuts, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, baking powder, and dates; mix well.

 Step 3
Add eggs (see Cook's Note) and stir until dry ingredients are moistened.

 Step 4
Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool slightly before cutting into bars or squares.

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