chewy date slice

beachluva2, Apr 17, 7:16am
Our local coffee place makes a really delicious one, ive asked for the recipe but no go! Does anyone have a yummy recipe? I love it with whipped cream on the side.

elliehen, Apr 17, 8:25am
This might not be exactly what you're looking for, but it's a classic, with date and ginger.
CHEWY DATE & GINGER SQUARES
2 eggs
1 cup brown sugar
75g melted butter
1 tsp vanilla essence
1/8 tsp salt (pinch)
1& 1/2 cups flour
1 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup chopped dates
3/4 cup chopped walnuts
3/4 cup preserved ginger
1/2 cup rolled oats

Beat eggs and sugar, add melted butter and vanilla, pour into dry ingredients, previously mixed. LASTLY ADD FRUIT. Bake in 20 cm square tin 180*C for 30 minutes. Cut while hot.

Notes:
+ Because walnuts are expensive and not always reliably fresh, you can use chopped brazil nuts - or omit nuts.
+ Fruit is added last, separate from dry ingredients, because flour clings to dried fruit and makes the mix difficult to combine thoroughly.

beachluva2, Feb 9, 12:46am
Thanks elliehen, Ill try it. It sounds yummy!