
Salted Chocolate Date Squares
Prep
15 mins
Cook
25 mins
Servings
9
Difficulty
Easy
Ingredients
- 250all-purpose flour
- 150granulated sugar
- 120unsalted butter
- 100dark chocolate
- 250dates
- 6salt
- 1½vanilla extract
- 2eggs
- 3baking powder
- 1baking soda
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C. Line an 18x18cm baking dish with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium saucepan, melt the butter and chocolate over low heat, stirring occasionally.
Tip: Make sure the chocolate is melted and smooth.
- 3
Remove the saucepan from the heat and stir in the sugar, dates, and salt until the sugar has dissolved.
Tip: Be careful, as the mixture will be hot.
- 4
Let the mixture cool slightly, then stir in the vanilla extract.
Tip: The mixture should still be warm but not hot.
- 5
In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, baking powder, and baking soda.
Tip: Use a whisk to avoid lumps.
- 6
Pour the cooled date mixture into the flour mixture and stir until just combined.
Tip: Be careful not to overmix.
- 7
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking dish and smooth the top.
Tip: Make sure the edges are even.
- 8
Bake for 25 minutes, then remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
Tip: Don't cut the squares until they have cooled completely.
- 9
Once cooled, cut into 9 squares and serve.
Tip: Store any leftovers in an airtight container.
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