Nut and Spice Cookie Recipes - Chewy Frosted Bliss

Ingredients 

• 1 cup/150 g all-purpose/plain flour

• 1 tsp baking powder

• 1/4 tsp salt

• 1/2 cup/125 g butter, softened

• 3/4 cup/150 g granulated sugar

• 1 large egg

• 2 1/2 cups/250 g finely chopped pitted dates

• 1 1/3 cups/130 g finely chopped walnuts

• 8 oz/250 g semisweet/dark chocolate, coarsely chopped

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Method:

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F/180°C/gas 4. Butter a 10 1/2 x 15 1/2-inch (26 x 36-cm) jelly­roll pan.

2. Sift the flour, baking powder, and salt into a medium bowl. Beat the butter and sugar in a large bowl with an electric mixer at high speed until creamy.

3. Add the egg, beating until just blended. Mix in the dry ingredients, dates, and walnuts until well blended. Spoon the mixture into the prepared pan.

4. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until firm to the touch. Cool completely in the pan. Melt the chocolate in a double boiler over barely simmering water.

5. Use a thin metal spatula to spread the chocolate evenly over the top. Set aside for 30 minutes before cutting into squares.