Chinese Chews
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Chinese Chews
Description
Chinese Chews combine flour, sugar, baking powder, chopped dates, salt, and nuts with eggs to form a thick batter that is spread evenly in a greased pan and baked until set. The texture is firm but chewy, thanks to the chopped dates and nuts dispersed throughout. Once baked and cooled slightly, the bars are dusted with powdered sugar to add a gentle sweetness and attractive finish. This recipe requires thorough mixing due to its stiff dough, which can be facilitated by a stand mixer or food processor.
The date pieces add moist bursts within a sturdy crumb, while the pecans or walnuts contribute a toasty crunch. The lack of added fats or liquids aside from eggs results in a dense bite, making these bars suitable as a portable snack or lightly sweet dessert.
Storing them in an airtight container at room temperature preserves their texture for about a week, and freezing is an option for longer storage. Thaw overnight before serving, and add the powdered sugar then for best presentation.
Because of the stiff dough, mixing requires some effort; using a stand mixer or food processor can ease this.Store finished bars in an airtight container at room temperature for about one week.These bars freeze well for up to two months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before dusting with powdered sugar and serving.
Ingredients
- ¾ cup flour
- 1 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1 cup dates chopped
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup pecans or walnuts, chopped
- 2 egg
- powdered sugar for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325 degrees. Grease an 8x8 pan and set aside.
- In a large bowl, mix the flour, sugar, baking, powder, dates, salt, and nuts.
- Add eggs. Stir until all ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Spread into prepared pan.
- Bake for 30-35 minutes or until knife inserted in center comes out clean.
- Remove from oven and cool in pan for 10 minutes. Remove from pan, cut into small squares.
- Dust with powdered sugar.
Notes
- The batter is stiff due to low liquid and fat; it can be mixed small batches by hand or using a stand mixer or food processor.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to one week to maintain freshness.
- Freeze in a freezer-safe container for up to two months; thaw in the refrigerator overnight before dusting and serving.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 117 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 | |
| Calories | 117kcal | 6% |
| Carbohydrates | 20g | 7% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 4g | 6% |
| Saturated Fat | 0.5g | 3% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 0.002g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 16mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 57mg | 2% |
| Potassium | 80mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 15g | 30% |
| Vitamin A | 27IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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