Cat Cora updates the old-fashioned favorite, date bars, with Roasted Saigon Cinnamon and Roasted Ground Ginger.

Makes 24 (1 bar) servings.

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes

Nutritional Information

For 1 serving
Calories: 120
Sodium: 32mg
Fat: 4g
Carbohydrates: 19g
Cholesterol: 26mg
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 2g

Roasted Cinnamon Date Bars

• Low Calorie  • Low Sodium

Ingredients

1 cup flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Roasted Saigon Cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon McCormick® Gourmet Collection Roasted Ground Ginger
1 cup granulated sugar
3 eggs
6 ounces pitted dates, chopped (1 cup)
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 tablespoon confectioners’ sugar

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F. Mix flour, baking powder, roasted cinnamon and roasted ginger in medium bowl. Set aside.

2. Beat granulated sugar and eggs in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed 2 minutes or until thickened. Add flour mixture; beat on low speed until well mixed. Stir in dates and nuts. Spoon evenly into foil-lined 13x9-inch baking pan.

3. Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until top is golden brown and toothpick inserted into center comes out clean. Cool in pan on wire rack. Sift confectioners’ sugar over top. Cut into bars.

Tips

Test Kitchen Tip: For easy clean-up, line pan with foil with ends of foil extending over sides of pan. Use foil handles to remove baked dessert from pan. Place on cutting board and cut into bars.

This recipe was created by Cat Cora, Bon Appétit Executive Chef, for the McCormick® Gourmet Collection.

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