Date Walnut Double Decker
Indulge in the rich, nutty decadence of the Date Walnut Double Decker—a layered dessert bar that's as visually stunning as it is delicious. Featuring a buttery, golden base, a luscious date paste center, and a walnut-studded crumb topping, this recipe delivers the perfect balance of sweetness and texture in every bite. Easy to prepare with pantry staples like pitted dates, walnuts, and brown sugar, it's an ideal treat for cozy gatherings or a midday pick-me-up. With just 20 minutes of prep time and a beautiful optional dusting of powdered sugar, these bars are sure to impress your guests. Perfect for dessert lovers searching for easy-to-make layered bar recipes or creative uses for dates and walnuts, these double-decker delights are both satisfying and irresistibly crave-worthy.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1.5 cups pitted dates
- 0.75 cups water
- 0.5 cups unsalted butter
- 0.25 cups granulated sugar
- 0.25 cups brown sugar
- 2 pieces large eggs
- 1 teaspoons vanilla extract
- 1.75 cups all-purpose flour
- 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoons salt
- 1 cups chopped walnuts
- 2 tablespoons powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan. Line it with parchment paper, leaving some overhang to easily lift the bars later.
In a small saucepan, combine the pitted dates and water. Heat over medium heat until the dates soften and form a thick paste, about 5-7 minutes. Stir constantly to prevent sticking. Set aside to cool.
In a large mixing bowl, cream together the butter, granulated sugar, and brown sugar until light and fluffy, about 2-3 minutes using an electric mixer.
Add the eggs and vanilla extract to the butter mixture and beat until fully incorporated.
In a separate bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda, and salt.
Gradually add the dry ingredients into the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined.
Divide the dough into two portions. Press one portion evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan to form the base layer.
Spread the prepared date paste over the base layer, ensuring an even coating.
Stir the chopped walnuts into the remaining dough, then crumble or dollop this walnut-infused dough over the date paste layer. Spread it out gently to create the top layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Allow the bars to cool completely in the pan before lifting them out using the parchment paper overhang.
Optional: Dust the top with powdered sugar before slicing into 9 squares or bars.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
3490 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 138.8 g | 178% | |
| Saturated Fat | 38.3 g | 191% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 496 mg | 165% | |
| Sodium | 1390 mg | 60% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 548.9 g | 200% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 37.6 g | 134% | |
| Total Sugars | 344.4 g | ||
| Protein | 60.1 g | 120% | |
| Vitamin D | 2.0 mcg | 10% | |
| Calcium | 446 mg | 34% | |
| Iron | 18.0 mg | 100% | |
| Potassium | 3425 mg | 73% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
