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Ingredients

• ✓ date
• walnut
• coconut
• sesame oil
• salt
• vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 Process walnuts, dates, coconut, sesame oil, sea salt, and vanilla extract together in a food processor until combined. Roll date mixture into bite-size balls; refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.

By Katyadan

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• pecan
• rolled oat
• cinnamon
• salt
• vanilla extract
• maple syrup

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. 2 Arrange a single layer of pecans on the prepared baking sheet. Top with rolled oats. Bake in the preheated oven until toasted, about 10 minutes. Allow to cool completely.
3. 3 Pulse pecans, oats, dates, cinnamon, salt, vanilla extract, and maple syrup in a food processor until nuts are ground to desired consistency.
4. 4 Shape mixture into twelve 2-inch tightly-packed balls. Refrigerate before serving.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• white sugar
• salt
• butter
• water
• egg
• all-purpose flour
• baking soda
• cream of tartar
• vanilla extract
• walnut

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly grease and flour 9x5 inch loaf pan.
2. 2 Place the dates, sugar, salt, and butter into a bowl, and pour in the boiling water. Stir together and set aside to cool. Once cool, mix in the egg.
3. 3 Stir the flour, baking soda, and cream of tartar together in a bowl. Pour the raisin mixture over the flour mixture, and stir together until thoroughly combined. Mix in the vanilla extract and, if desired, walnuts. Pour batter into prepared loaf pan.
4. 4 Bake in preheated oven until knife inserted in center comes out clean, about 1 hour 15 minutes. Cool in pan 10 minutes before turning out onto a rack to cool completely. Wrap in aluminum foil and store in the refrigerator.

By CR de Q

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• water
• baking soda
• margarine
• chocolate chip
• egg
• white sugar
• salt
• vanilla extract
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder

Instructions

1. 1 Place dates in a small bowl with boiling water and baking soda. Let stand until cooled. Melt chocolate chips with margarine in a bowl over a pan of simmering water, or in the microwave. Stir frequently until smooth.
2. 2 In a medium bowl, beat egg and stir in sugar, salt and vanilla. Stir in the melted chocolate and date mixtures. Combine the flour and baking powder, and stir into the date mixture until just blended. Scrape into a greased 9x5 inch loaf pan. Let stand for 20 minutes while you preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
3. 3 Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, until a toothpick inserted into the crown of the loaf comes out clean. Cool for 10 minutes before removing from the pan. Wrap in aluminum foil, and refrigerate overnight, as the loaf will cut better on the second day.

By BEEKSMITH

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• baking soda
• salt
• white sugar
• shortening
• egg
• vanilla extract
• walnut
• coffee

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease and flour two 8x4 inch loaf pans, or line with parchment paper.
2. 2 Sift the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt into a bowl, and set aside. In a large bowl, mix together the sugar and shortening. Beat in the eggs and vanilla. Toss the walnuts and dates with the dry ingredients, and stir into the sugar mixture alternately with the hot coffee. Divide the batter evenly between the two loaf pans.
3. 3 Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until a knife inserted in the center comes out clean.

By LAURENBLOO

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• water
• apricot
• margarine
• cream cheese
• sugar
• egg
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• baking soda
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
2. 2 Pour boiling water over apricot pieces in a small bowl. Cool.
3. 3 In another bowl, combine flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and dates.
4. 4 In a large bowl, cream butter or margarine, cream cheese, and sugar. Beat in eggs, one at a time, until smooth. Stir in cooled apricots and water. Pour in flour mixture, and stir until moistened. Turn batter into greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
5. 5 Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 1 hour, or until it tests done. Let stand 10 minutes. Remove from pan to rack. Cool.

By Carol

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• egg
• sugar
• vegetable oil
• milk
• almond extract
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• baking soda
• salt
• candied cherry
• raisin
• walnut

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
2. 2 Beat eggs slightly. Beat in sugar and oil. Slowly add milk and almond flavoring.
3. 3 In second bowl put flour, baking powder, soda, and salt. Stir in dates, cherries, raisins, and nuts. Pour into batter, stirring only to moisten. Spoon into greased 9x5x3 inch loaf pan.
4. 4 Bake for 1 hour in 350 degree F (175 degree C) oven until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. After 10 minutes turn loaf out to cool on a rack. Store in plastic bag.

By Carol

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• white sugar
• margarine
• egg
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• baking powder
• buttermilk
• baking soda
• vanilla extract
• maraschino cherry
• semisweet chocolate chip
• coconut
• pecan

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Lightly grease two 9x5 inch loaf pans.
2. 2 In a large bowl, cream together the margarine and sugar until light and fluffy. Stir in the eggs one at a time, beating well with each addition.
3. 3 In a separate bowl, sift together flour, salt and baking powder. In a third bowl, combine the buttermilk, baking soda, vanilla extract and maraschino cherry juice.
4. 4 Stir the milk mixture and flour mixture alternately into the egg mixture until a soft batter is formed. Fold in cherries, chocolate chips, dates, coconut and pecans. Pour batter into prepared pans.
5. 5 Bake in preheated oven for 90 to 120 minutes, until loaves are firm and a toothpick inserted into the center of each loaf comes out clean.

By Lovesmurfs

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• egg
• banana
• rolled oat
• sunflower seed
• cinnamon
• nonfat dry milk powder
• raisin
• walnut
• apricot
• wheat germ
• maple syrup
• whole-wheat pastry flour

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Lightly oil a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. 2 Mix the eggs, banana, oats, sunflower seeds, cinnamon, milk powder, dates, raisins, walnuts, apricots, wheat germ, maple syrup, and whole-wheat pastry flour together in a large bowl until thoroughly combined; spread the mixture evenly into the prepared baking dish.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes; set aside to cool. Cut into 9 bars and wrap with plastic to store.

By Hungry in Vermont

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• cashew
• almond
• cocoa powder
• coconut
• coconut oil
• espresso
• water
• vanilla extract
• kosher salt
• cayenne pepper

Instructions

1. 1 Gather the ingredients.
2. 2 Place dates, cashews, almonds, cocoa powder, shredded coconut, coconut oil, cold espresso, vanilla, salt, and cayenne in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse on and off to start, then process for about 1 minute. Check to ensure mixture is sticky and moist enough to come together. Add more coffee if needed. Continue to process until mixture becomes a chunky mass.
3. 3 Line a 9x9-inch square baking pan with plastic wrap. Scoop mixture into the pan; press down with a spatula until mixture is even. Place a layer of plastic wrap on the surface and smooth again with your hands. Refrigerate until cold and firm, 2 to 3 hours.
4. 4 Remove from the pan and unwrap. Cut into 10 bars.
5. 5 Serve and enjoy.

By John Mitzewich

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• water
• brown sugar
• milk
• cider vinegar
• all-purpose flour
• baking soda
• rolled oat
• butter
• butter-flavored shortening

Instructions

1. 1 Heat dates, water, and 1/4 cup brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until dates are very soft, about 5 minutes. Set aside to cool to room temperature.
2. 2 Stir together milk and vinegar in a small bowl; set aside to curdle, about 10 minutes.
3. 3 Whisk together flour and baking soda in a large bowl; stir in oats and remaining 1 1/2 cups brown sugar. Stir in melted butter, melted shortening, and curdled milk mixture until well combined; cover dough and refrigerate until firm, about 1 hour.
4. 4 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Line baking sheets with parchment paper.
5. 5 Roll dough out on a lightly floured surface, about 1/8-inch thick. Cut out dough circles with a round cookie cutter. Place about 1 tablespoon date mixture in the center of each circle; fold in half and press edges together tightly to seal. Place cookies on the prepared baking sheets.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 10 minutes. Remove to cool completely on a wire rack.

By Colleen Langlois

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• baking soda
• coffee
• butter
• sugar
• egg
• vanilla extract
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• pecan

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8x4-inch loaf pan and line the bottom with parchment paper.
2. 2 Place dates into a small bowl and sprinkle baking soda over top. Heat coffee to boiling; pour it over dates. Set aside.
3. 3 In a medium bowl, mix together butter, sugar, and egg until well blended. Stir in vanilla. Blend in flour and salt, then fold in pecans and date mixture. Transfer batter to the prepared loaf pan.
4. 4 Bake for 1 hour in the preheated oven, or until the top of the loaf springs back when lightly touched. Let stand for 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Peel off parchment paper and finish cooling on a wire rack.

By MOMZRIGHT

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• oat
• all-purpose flour
• brown sugar
• baking soda
• baking powder
• butter
• water
• vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Stir oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and baking powder together in a bowl; cut in butter using a pastry blender until mixture is mealy and butter pieces are uniformly small.
3. 3 Press half of oat mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
4. 4 Cook dates with water in a small saucepan over medium heat until they fall apart and are easily mashed with a wooden spoon, about 10 minutes; remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
5. 5 Spoon date mixture evenly over oat mixture in baking pan; sprinkle remaining oat mixture evenly over top and press into place.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden at the edges, about 30 minutes; remove to cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

By Ceccilia Keen

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• brown sugar
• orange juice
• orange
• vanilla extract
• rolled oat
• all-purpose flour
• brown sugar
• baking soda
• salt
• butter

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2. 2 Heat dates, 2/3 cup brown sugar, orange juice, and orange zest in a saucepan over low heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until dates have softened, absorbed the liquid, and mixture is like a paste, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
3. 3 Stir oats, flour, 1 cup brown sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl; cut in butter with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. 4 Lightly press 2/3 of the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9x9-inch pan. Spread date mixture evenly over the crumb crust; sprinkle remaining crumbs evenly over the top of date mixture.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden, about 30 minutes; cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing into bars.

By symyee

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• raisin
• candied cherry
• pineapple
• bourbon whiskey
• butter
• brown sugar
• egg
• vanilla extract
• cinnamon
• pecan
• self-rising flour

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients. Preheat oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C).
2. 2 Place raisins, candied cherries, dates, and candied pineapple in a bowl; stir in 1/2 cup bourbon whiskey; set aside to soak.
3. 3 Beat butter and brown sugar together in a large bowl with an electric mixer until light and fluffy.
4. 4 Beat one egg at a time into the butter mixture; beat in vanilla extract and cinnamon with last egg.
5. 5 Stir pecans and fruit mixture into butter mixture; stir in self-rising flour alternately with remaining bourbon whiskey as needed to form a soft dough.
6. 6 Drop tablespoonfuls of dough 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets.
7. 7 Bake in the preheated oven just until cookies begin to look dry, about 30 minutes.
8. 8 Cool cookies on a wire rack; store in a sealed container lined with waxed paper.

By the4taals

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• raisin
• water
• butter
• baking soda
• prune
• butter
• sugar
• vanilla extract
• egg
• all-purpose flour
• salt
• walnut

Instructions

1. 1 Put raisins in a bowl. Pour boiling water over raisins; soak until raisins have flavored water, about 20 minutes. Drain raisins, reserving water. Discard raisins.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a loaf pan with butter.
3. 3 Bring reserved water to a boil in a small saucepan. Measure 3/4 cup boiling water into a bowl. Stir baking soda into water.
4. 4 Put dates and prunes in a large bowl. Pour baking soda-water over dates and prunes; add unsalted butter and stir until melted. Stir sugar and vanilla extract into fruit mixture; let cool to room temperature.
5. 5 Stir egg into fruit mixture to evenly coat. Mix flour and salt together in a small bowl; add to fruit mixture and stir. Fold walnuts into mixture and pour into the prepared loaf pan.
6. 6 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 50 to 65 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack.

By Suzanne

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• sesame seed
• sunflower seed
• salt
• raisin
• apricot
• cherry
• semisweet chocolate chip
• rice cereal
• rolled oat
• peanut butter
• corn syrup
• sugar
• powdered milk
• vanilla extract
• almond extract

Instructions

1. 1 Combine sesame seeds and sunflower seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat. Cook, stirring until fragrant and toasted. Salt lightly, then set aside to cool.
2. 2 Combine dates, raisins, apricots, cherries, chocolate chips, and toasted seeds in the bowl of a food processor. Pulse to chop until small but not pasty. Transfer to a large bowl and mix in crisp rice cereal and oats until well combined.
3. 3 Mix together peanut butter, corn syrup, and sugar in a microwave-safe bowl. Heat in the microwave until bubbly. Stir in powdered milk, vanilla, and almond extract until smooth. Pour peanut butter mixture over dried fruit-cereal mixture and mix with a wooden spoon until evenly coated.
4. 4 Press mixture into a greased 10x15-inch jellyroll pan using wet hands. Cut into squares and allow to cool completely before removing from the pan.

By JANOWA

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• toothpick
• soy sauce
• ginger
• brown sugar
• almond
• bacon

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C). Soak toothpicks in a bowl of water. Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
2. 2 Mix soy sauce and ground ginger together in a bowl. Place brown sugar into a separate bowl. Spread open a pitted date, then stuff it with a smoked almond. Wrap date with half a bacon slice; secure with a toothpick, then dip the bundle in soy sauce mixture, then into brown sugar. Place wrapped dates into the prepared baking dish. If desired, sprinkle a little more brown sugar over the bundles.
3. 3 Bake in the preheated oven until the bacon is brown and crisp, 15 to 25 minutes. Allow to cool for about 15 minutes before serving; serve warm or at room temperature.

By swedishmilk

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• walnut
• all-purpose flour
• sugar
• baking powder
• egg yolk
• egg white

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 300 degrees F (150 degrees C). Grease and flour a 10-inch tube pan.
2. 2 Combine dates, walnuts, flour, sugar, and baking powder in a large bowl. Stir in egg yolks until combined.
3. 3 Beat egg whites in a clean, large glass or metal mixing bowl until stiff peaks form. Fold whites into date mixture until no streaks remain. Spoon into the prepared pan.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 90 minutes. Let cool in the pan for 10 minutes, then turn out onto a wire rack to cool completely.

By Allrecipes Member

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• margarine
• water
• baking soda
• self-rising flour
• brown sugar
• walnut
• egg

Instructions

1. 1 Place dates and margarine in a bowl with boiling water and baking soda. Gently mix with a wooden spoon until margarine has melted and dates are plumped up. Let cool to room temperature, at least 30 minutes.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Line a 2-pound loaf pan with parchment paper.
3. 3 Combine flour, brown sugar, and walnuts in a separate bowl. Add to bowl with the date mixture. Mix well with a wooden spoon. Add egg and mix in. Spoon mixture into the prepared pan.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, 60 to 75 minutes. Let cool on a wire rack.

By wakeylass

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• butter
• rolled oat
• egg
• white sugar
• vanilla sugar
• baking powder

Instructions

1. 1 Melt 9 tablespoons butter in a small saucepan over low heat; mix in oats. Remove from heat and let cool, about 20 minutes.
2. 2 Mix eggs, sugar, vanilla sugar, and baking powder together in a large bowl; stir in dates-oat mixture.
3. 3 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a baking sheet with remaining 1 tablespoon butter.
4. 4 Use 2 teaspoons to place little mounds of oat-date mixture 2 inches apart onto the baking sheets.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until lightly browned on the top and bottom, about 20 minutes.

By Barbara Sauermann

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• baking soda
• water
• butter
• white sugar
• egg
• self-rising flour
• brown sugar
• butter
• evaporated milk
• vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch square baking dish.
2. 2 In a small bowl combine the dates and baking soda. Pour enough boiling water over the dates to just cover them.
3. 3 Beat 1/3 cup of butter with white sugar in a bowl with an electric mixer until light and frothy. Beat in eggs and mix well to combine.
4. 4 Add flour and date mixture (including water) to the egg mixture and fold to combine. Pour cake batter into the prepared baking dish.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a tester comes out clean, 30 to 40 minutes. Let cake cool slightly while you prepare the toffee sauce.
6. 6 To make the toffee sauce: Combine brown sugar, 1/3 cup butter, and evaporated milk in a small saucepan; cook over medium heat and bring to boil. Turn heat down and simmer for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and stir in vanilla. Pour toffee sauce over individual servings of warm cake.

By Maree

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• olive oil
• shallot
• garlic
• thyme
• salt
• black pepper
• goat cheese
• basil
• chicken breast
• prosciutto

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Spread 1 tablespoon olive oil on a baking sheet; set aside.
2. 2 Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Stir in shallots; cook until translucent, about 3 minutes. Stir in garlic, thyme, salt, and pepper; cook and stir for 2 minutes. Transfer shallot mixture to a bowl. Mix in goat cheese, dates, and basil; stir until well-combined.
3. 3 Cut a 1-inch long slit with a sharp knife into the thick side of each chicken breast. Work your fingers into the slit and expand the slit to form a pocket.
4. 4 With your fingers or a spoon, stuff each chicken breast with about 1/4 cup goat cheese mixture. Wipe off any cheese mixture from the outside of chicken breast. Wrap each breast in a slice of prosciutto so that the pocket opening is covered. Place chicken breasts, seam-sides down, onto the prepared baking sheet.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes. Flip chicken and continue baking until chicken is no longer pink and prosciutto is browned and crisp, about 20 minutes more.

By stefychefy

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• butter
• brown sugar
• milk
• raisin
• currant
• candied mixed fruit peel
• orange
• baking soda
• self-rising flour
• cinnamon
• salt

Instructions

1. 1 Generously grease a pudding mold.
2. 2 In a large saucepan combine butter, sugar, milk, dates, raisins, currants, mixed fruit peel and zest of the orange; bring to a boil. Remove from heat and stir in baking soda. Sift in the flour, cinnamon and salt; mix gently until blended. Pour into prepared pudding mold.
3. 3 Cover with a double layer of greased wax paper and steam for 2 hours.

By Claude

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• water
• butter
• sugar
• egg
• vanilla extract
• all-purpose flour
• baking soda
• baking powder
• salt
• walnut
• coconut
• brown sugar
• butter
• cream

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking pan. Pour boiling water over dates in a small bowl, and let stand until cool.
2. 2 Measure flour, baking powder, soda, salt, and nuts into a small bowl. Stir to mix.
3. 3 Cream 1/4 cup butter and white sugar together in a mixing bowl; beat in egg and vanilla. Add flour mixture to creamed mixture in three parts alternately with date mixture in two parts, beginning and ending with dry mixture. Spread cake batter into prepared pan.
4. 4 Bake in the preheated oven until an inserted wooden pick comes out clean, 30 t0 40 minutes.
5. 5 To make the topping: Mix coconut, brown sugar, 6 tablespoons butter and cream in a small saucepan over medium heat. Boil for three minutes. Spread over warm cake, and brown under broiler.

By Carol

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• egg
• brown sugar
• butter
• apple juice
• molasses
• salt
• baking soda
• cinnamon
• allspice
• clove
• all-purpose flour
• brandy
• currant
• raisin
• almond
• candied mixed citrus peel
• candied cherry

Instructions

1. 1 Gather all ingredients.
2. 2 Combine candied cherries, citrus peel, and almonds in a medium bowl; add raisins, currants, and dates. Pour in brandy; stir to combine. Cover and let sit for 2 hours to overnight.
3. 3 When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 275 degrees F (135 degrees C). Grease a deep 8-inch fruitcake pan, line it with parchment paper, and grease again.
4. 4 Toss brandy-soaked fruit with ½ cup flour in a bowl.
5. 5 Whisk remaining 2 cups flour, cloves, allspice, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt together in a medium bowl.
6. 6 Stir molasses and apple juice together in a separate bowl until combined.
7. 7 Beat butter in a large bowl until light and fluffy; gradually blend in brown sugar and eggs.
8. 8 Add flour mixture in 4 batches, alternating with molasses mixture.
9. 9 Fold in floured fruit. Transfer batter to the prepared pan.
10. 10 Bake in the preheated oven until a toothpick inserted into center of the cake comes out clean, 3 to 3 ½ hours.
11. 11 Remove cake from the pan; peel off parchment paper. Cool cake completely.

By Carol

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• tea
• white sugar
• white sugar
• butter
• egg
• all-purpose flour
• baking powder
• baking soda
• vanilla extract
• instant espresso coffee granules
• white sugar
• sugar
• brown sugar
• brown sugar
• golden syrup
• golden syrup
• butter
• heavy cream
• vanilla extract

Instructions

1. 1 Combine dates and tea in a bowl; set aside to soak for 15 minutes.
2. 2 Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Grease an 8-inch round cake pan and line with parchment paper.
3. 3 Cream 3/4 cups plus 2 tablespoons sugar and butter until light and fluffy. Beat in eggs, one at a time, mixing well after each addition. Sift in flour and baking powder and fold into the mixture.
4. 4 Add baking soda, vanilla, and espresso granules to the date-tea mixture. Add mixture to the batter and stir to produce a loose, soft, dropping consistency. Pour into the prepared pan.
5. 5 Bake in the preheated oven until a skewer inserted in the center comes out clean, 1 to 1 1/2 hours.
6. 6 When pudding is almost finished baking, combine 1/2 cup plus 1 tablespoon sugar, 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 3/4 cup plus 1 tablespoon golden syrup, and butter for the sauce in a heavy saucepan over low heat until melted. Simmer for 5 minutes, then remove from heat. Gradually stir in cream and vanilla. Return to the heat and stir until smooth, 2 to 3 minutes.
7. 7 Remove pudding from the oven. Spoon a little sauce onto each serving plate. Place a portion of pudding on top, then pour over more sauce. Serve remaining sauce on the side.

By Allrecipes Member

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• lemon zest
• milk
• confectioners' sugar
• lemon zest
• orange zest
• almond extract
• water
• blackstrap molasses
• honey
• brown sugar
• egg
• salt
• cardamom
• clove
• baking powder
• ginger
• cinnamon
• all-purpose flour
• apricot
• water
• almond

Instructions

1. 1 Cover almonds with boiling water in a bowl. Let stand for 1 to 2 minutes and drain. Rinse with cold water and drain again. Pat almonds dry and remove skin. Allow almonds to dry on paper towels.
2. 2 Place half the almonds in a food processor; pulse until finely chopped. Add apricots and dates; pulse until fruit is chopped. Reserve remaining 1 cup almonds.
3. 3 Combine flour, cinnamon, ginger, baking powder, cloves, cardamom, and salt in bowl. Beat eggs, brown sugar, honey, molasses, water, almond extract, orange zest, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest in a large bowl with an electric mixer until smooth. Add apricot mixture, blending until evenly distributed. Gradually stir in flour mixture on medium speed until dough comes together. Cover dough with plastic wrap and refrigerate for 8 hours to overnight.
4. 4 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
5. 5 Turn dough onto a lightly floured surface and roll out to about 1/2-inch thick. Cut out cookies with a 2 1/2 to 3-inch diameter cookie cutter. Arrange cookies about 1 inch apart on ungreased baking sheets.
6. 6 Lightly press 3 almonds into each cookie with tips towards the center to create a star pattern.
7. 7 Bake in preheated oven until cookies begin to brown, about 12 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool on a wire rack.
8. 8 Meanwhile, whisk confectioners' sugar, milk, and 1 teaspoon lemon zest in a bowl until glaze is smooth. Brush warm cookies with glaze and allow cookies to cool completely.

By Shae's Mama

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• egg white
• molasses
• vanilla extract
• bourbon whiskey
• applesauce
• egg yolk
• white sugar
• brown sugar
• butter
• salt
• baking powder
• cocoa powder
• ginger
• allspice
• clove
• nutmeg
• cinnamon
• all-purpose flour
• bourbon whiskey
• orange juice
• almond
• walnut
• raisin
• currant
• green candied cherry
• red candied cherry
• candied pineapple
• candied citron
• orange peel

Instructions

1. 1 On the first day, combine candied orange peel, candied citron, candied pineapple, red and green candied cherries, currants, raisins, walnuts, and almonds. Combine orange juice and 2/3 cup bourbon; pour over fruit and nuts. Stir and then cover tightly. Let fruit marinate in a cool place for a full day, or at least 20 hours.
2. 2 On the second day, line two 9x5-inch loaf pans with parchment paper or aluminum foil and grease the inside with cooking spray. Combine flour, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves, allspice, ginger, cocoa, baking powder, and salt in a large bowl and stir with a whisk to blend.
3. 3 In a separate large bowl, beat butter, brown sugar, and white sugar until light and fluffy using an electric mixer. Stir in egg yolks until blended and then mix in applesauce, 1/2 cup bourbon, and vanilla until fluffy. Continue stirring, and add flour mixture gradually until well combined. Add molasses and stir to combine. When batter is thoroughly mixed, gently mix in fruit and nut mixture with all of its juices.
4. 4 In a separate bowl, whip egg whites with an electric mixer until they can hold a stiff peak. Fold egg whites into batter. Divide evenly between the prepared pans. Cover loosely with a towel and let batter stand 8 hours to overnight in a cool, dry place.
5. 5 On the third day, preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Place a large baking pan on the bottom shelf and pour boiling water into it until almost full. Place a baking sheet on the center shelf and place fruit cakes on the baking sheet.
6. 6 Bake for 2 1/2 hours in the preheated oven. Check water level and refill if needed. Cover cakes with a sheet of parchment paper, taking care not to let it touch the shelf. Continue to bake until a knife or toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean, about 1 hour more. Cool fruitcakes in the pans, and set over a wire rack. Once cool, remove cakes from the pans, and leave the parchment paper on. Sprinkle with more bourbon if desired and wrap in aluminum foil. Place in a tin or other sealed container and let sit 8 hours to overnight before serving.

By Cookin' Canuck

Ingredients

• ✓ date
• almond
• bacon

Instructions

1. 1 Preheat the broiler.
2. 2 Slit dates. Place one almond inside each date. Wrap dates with bacon, using toothpicks to hold them together.
3. 3 Broil 10 minutes, or until bacon is evenly brown and crisp.

By CINNTX