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Date Squares
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Photo from the Epicurious web site. Attention date lovers! You'll absolutely love these date squares. Check out more of Linda's favorite Cookie Recipes and Secrets To Making Perfect Cookies. Also learn How To Have A Successful Holiday Cookie Exchange or Cookie Swap. Date Squares 1 cup dried pitted dates, finely chopped with
an oiled knife Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Lightly butter a 9-inch square baking dish. In a large bowl, combine dates, walnuts, flour, baking powder, sugar, and eggs. Spread mixture onto bottom of prepared baking dish. Bake 35 minutes; remove from oven and cool on a wire rack for 15 minutes. Cut into squares. Toss warm squares a few at a time in confectioners sugar, then transfer to a rack to cool completely. Sprinkle with more confectioners sugar just before serving. Date Squares keep, layered between sheets of wax paper or parchment paper, in an airtight container at room temperature 1 week. These cookies also freeze well. Yields 1 dozen bars.
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