Chinese Chews (Nut and Date Bars)

Chinese chews are a bar cookie containing nuts and dried fruit. They have a chewy consistency.

Ingredients

  • 2 eggs
  • ⅔ cup sugar
  • ⅔ cup self-raising flour
  • ⅓ tsp salt
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • ½ cup chopped dates
  • ½ cup seedless raisins
  • ¾ cup chopped walnuts
  • Icing sugar to taste
Chinese Chews (Nut and Date Bars)

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Procedure

  1. Beat eggs until foamy. Add sugar and mix.
  2. Add flour and salt.
  3. Add vanilla, then the fruit and nuts. Mix well.
  4. Spread in greased 8-inch cake pan.
  5. Bake for about 30–35 minutes at 350°F (175°C) until golden brown.
  6. Cut into squares while still warm. Roll in icing sugar.

Notes, tips, and variations

  • Can be enjoyed on its own or with ice cream.
  • Cools to a firm consistency.