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Chewy Date Bars

Cake mix, brown sugar, dates, and walnuts make chewy bars baked in one pan and cooled before cutting.

$0.58per serving $
55 minstart to table
24servings

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Ingredients

  • 1 package (18 1/4 oz) yellow cake mix
  • 3/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 cups chopped dates
  • 2 cups chopped walnuts (optional)

Steps

  1. Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a 9-by-13-inch baking pan.
  2. Melt the butter and let it cool slightly.
  3. Stir the cake mix, brown sugar, melted butter, and eggs into a thick batter.
  4. Fold in the dates and optional walnuts.
  5. Press the batter evenly into the pan.
  6. Bake for 30 minutes until the center is set, then cool for 15 minutes before cutting.

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