Food for the Gods

Ingredients

• 1.25 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 0.5 teaspoons baking powder
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 1 cup dates , pitted and chopped
• 1 cup unsalted butter , softened
• 1 cup white sugar
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 3 large eggs
• 1 cup chopped walnuts

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.

2. 2

   Whisk flour, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl. Transfer 1/2 cup to a smaller bowl; add dates and toss to coat.

3. 3

   Cream butter, white sugar, and brown sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Gradually stir in flour mixture, then stir in floured dates and walnuts until well combined. Pour batter into the prepared pan.

4. 4

   Bake in the preheated oven for 10 minutes. Reduce the heat to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C) and bake until top is dry and edges have started to pull away from the sides of the pan, 30 to 40 minutes.

5. 5

   Cool on a wire rack for 20 minutes before cutting into 36 bars.