Chocolate Chew Bars
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp baking powder
3/4 cup cake flour
1/2 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup grated semi-sweet chocolate
1 cup finely chopped dates
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
2 eggs, well beaten
Sift salt, baking powder and flour into mixing bowl. Add sifted brown sugar, granulated sugar, chocolate, dates and walnuts. Mix thoroughly. Whip in well-beaten eggs.
Line an 8x8-inch pan with waxed paper, grease well and spread mixture in it.
Bake 30 to 40 minutes at 375 F., cut into bars while hot and, when cool, remove from pan. Store in an airtight box. Makes 21 (1x2-inch) bars.
Variations:
Omit nuts and add 1/2 cup finely-chopped coconut.
Omit dates and nuts, add 1-1/2 cups chopped cooked apricots and spread mixture in pan. Cover with shredded coconut and bits of semi-sweet chocolate. Bake.
__________________
Laughter is a tranquillizer with no side effects.
|