Ruby Chocolate Date Squares
Prep
15 mins
Cook
30 mins
Servings
4
Difficulty
Easy
Recently, I've been obsessed with these Ruby Chocolate Date Squares, and I just had to share them with you. They're incredibly easy to whip up in under an hour, making them perfect for busy weeknights or last minute gatherings. The dates bring such natural sweetness and are packed with fiber, so you can feel good about indulging. What I love most is how simple the ingredient list is and how affordable they are to make. The ruby chocolate adds this gorgeous pink hue and lovely flavor that makes them feel fancy, even though they're honestly foolproof. Trust me, one bite and you'll understand why these have become my go to treat.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gdates
- 150 gruby chocolate chips
- 100 gall-purpose flour
- 100 ggranulated sugar
- 50 gunsalted butter
- 2eggs
- 10 gbaking powder
- 5 gsalt
- 1 mLvanilla extract
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350°F). Line an 18x18 cm baking dish with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium bowl, whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt.
- 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
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
Melt the ruby chocolate chips in a double boiler or in the microwave in 30-second increments, stirring between each interval until smooth.
- 6
Add the melted chocolate to the butter mixture and stir until combined.
- 7
Add the chopped dates and stir until they are evenly distributed throughout the mixture.
- 8
Press the mixture into the prepared baking dish.
- 9
Bake for 25-30 minutes or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
- 10
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
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