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Nut and Spice Cookie Recipes -
Date Pecan Squares
Ingredients
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2/3 cup/100 g all-purpose/plain flour
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2/3 cup/100 g cornstarch/corn flour
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1/8 tsp salt
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1/2 cup/125 g butter,
softened
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1/2 cup/100 g firmly
packed light brown sugar
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1 large egg
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2/3 cup/60 g finely chopped
pitted dates
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1 cup/100 g coarsely
chopped pecans
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2 tbsp milk
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2
tbsp granulated
sugar
Method:
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Preheat
the oven to 375°F/190°C/gas
5.
Line a 13
x 9-inch (33 x 23-cm) baking pan with
aluminum foil, letting the edges overhang.
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Butter the foil. Sift the
flour, cornstarch, and salt into a large
bowl.
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Beat the
butter, brown sugar, and egg in a large bowl
with an electric mixer at high speed until
well blended.
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Mix in the dry ingredients,
dates, and pecans to form a stiff dough. Firmly
press the mixture into the prepared pan to
form a smooth, even layer.
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Brush
with the milk and sprinkle with the
granulated sugar.
Bake for
20-30
minutes,
or until just golden. Cool
completely in the pan on a rack.
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Using the
foil as handles, lift onto a cutting board.
Peel off the foil. Cut into squares.
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Cookie
Recipes - Date Pecan Squares Recipe
