Ruby Chocolate Date Squares

Instructions

1. 1

   Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 18x18 cm baking dish with parchment paper.

2. 2

   In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.

3. 3

   In a large bowl, use an electric mixer to beat the butter until creamy. Add the eggs one at a time, beating well after each addition.

4. 4

   Add the dry ingredients to the butter mixture, alternating with the vanilla extract, beginning and ending with the dry ingredients. Beat just until combined.

5. 5

   Melt the ruby chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.

6. 6

   Add the melted chocolate to the butter mixture and stir until combined.

7. 7

   Add the chopped dates and stir until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.

8. 8

   Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish.

9. 9

   Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.

10. 10

    Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.