Chewy Date Nut Bars

Name: Chewy Date Nut Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 50 min
Yield: 3 dozen.
Ingredients: 1 package yellow cake mix (regular size); 3/4 cup packed brown sugar; 3/4 cup butter, melted; 2 eggs; 2 cups chopped dates; 2 cups chopped walnuts

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Total Time

Prep: 15 min. Bake: 35 min. + cooling

Makes

3 dozen

Updated: Sep. 22, 2022

You'll need just six ingredients, including a convenient boxed cake mix, to bake up these chewy bars chock-full of walnuts and dates. They are my husband's favorite snack, and he loves to take them to work. I often whip up a batch for bake sales or to share with my co-workers at our local car dealership.

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Ingredients

1 package yellow cake mix (regular size)
3/4 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter, melted
2 eggs
2 cups chopped dates
2 cups chopped walnuts

Directions

In a large bowl, combine cake mix and brown sugar. Add butter and eggs; beat on low speed for 30 seconds. Beat on medium for 2 minutes. Combine dates and walnuts; stir into batter (batter will be stiff).
Spread into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 35-45 minutes or until edges are golden brown. Cool on a wire rack for 10 minutes. Run a knife around sides of pan to loosen; cool completely before cutting.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 184 calories, 9g fat (3g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 134mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (17g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.

Chewy Date Nut Bars

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