Food For The Gods Recipe
This is a popular Filipino treat made with dates and nuts and a great give away during the holidays.
Servings 18
Calories 226kcal
Ingredients
- ¾ cup granulated sugar white
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 1 cup butter 2 sticks soften
- 1 cup all-purpose flour sifted
- 2 pieces whole eggs
- ½ teaspoon baking soda sifted
- ½ teaspoon baking powder sifted
- ½ teaspoon salt sifted
- 1 ½ cup medjool dates chopped
- ½ cup walnuts chopped
- ½ teaspoon vanilla
Instructions
- Sift flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder. Set aside.
- Using a mixer, cream butter and gradually add the white and brown sugar. Mix until fluffy.
- Add eggs and beat until well blended.
- Stir-in vanilla.
- Gradually add the flour mixture. Mix until blended.
- Stir-in dates and walnuts. Once completely mixed, grease an 11 in x 7 in baking pan.
- Pour batter and bake at 300 degrees F for 30 minutes and at 350 degrees F for 15 minutes. Note: Oven temperature vary, so adjust baking time accordingly.
- When done let it cool down. Use a spatula to loosen the sides. Cut into 18 pieces or servings. Enjoy!
- Store in a sealed container.
Notes
- It is easier to chop dates with a knife instead of using a food processor.
Nutrition
Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 29g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 27mg | Sodium: 187mg | Potassium: 129mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 22g | Vitamin A: 335IU | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.6mg