Dark Chocolate Date Squares
Prep
20 mins
Cook
35 mins
Servings
9
Difficulty
Easy
These dark chocolate date squares are my go to when I need something decadent but wholesome. Dates are naturally sweet and packed with fiber, so they do double duty as both a binding ingredient and a nutritional powerhouse. What I love most is how quick they come together, ready in under an hour from start to finish. The recipe is straightforward enough that even if you're new to baking, you'll have no trouble mixing up the batter and sliding them into the oven. Rich, fudgy, and surprisingly simple, these squares prove you don't need complicated techniques to impress yourself and anyone lucky enough to snag one.
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Ingredients
- 120all-purpose flour
- 250dark chocolate chips
- 300 gdates
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 150 gunsalted butter
- 2eggs
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 30 mlunsweetened almond milk
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Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Grease an 18x18cm baking dish with butter and line with parchment paper.
- 2
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In a separate bowl, melt the butter and chocolate chips in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval, until smooth.
Tip: Be careful not to overheat the chocolate.
- 4
Add the eggs one at a time, whisking until well combined.
- 5
Stir in the dates and almond milk until well combined.
- 6
Pour the wet ingredients into the dry ingredients and stir until just combined.
Tip: Avoid overmixing.
- 7
Pour the batter into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
- 8
Bake for 35-40 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Let cool completely before cutting into squares.
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