Rob’s Walnut Date Bars

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Submitted by Rob Anning

  • 1 1/4 cups flour, sifted
  • ½ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup butter, softened
  • ½ cup coconut flakes
  • 1 ½ pounds toasted walnuts
  • 1 8oz package of date pieces
  • 3/4 cup coconut flakes
  • 2 cans sweetened condensed milk

Preheat oven to 350’.
Combine flour, brown sugar, and butter.  Mix to fine crumbs.  Stir in ½ cup coconut flakes.  Press into bottom of 10X14 pan.  ( 9X13 should work, too.)  Bake for 12 – 15 minutes (until edges start to brown).  Combine walnuts, dates, remaining coconut, and sweetened condensed milk.  Spread on crust.  Bake 20 minutes (until golden brown).
Let cool.

Notes

  • I use a 10X14 stoneware pan.  9X13 should not alter the recipe.  A glass or metal pan should be fine also – but I would grease it first.
  • I find they’re easiest to cut with a pizza cutter.

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