Ingredients

  • 2/3 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
  • 2/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped walnuts
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
  • 2 eggs, beaten

Method

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (180 degrees C). Lightly oil an 8-inch square baking pan.
  • Combine flour, brown sugar, chopped walnuts, cinnamon, cardamom, salt, baking powder, and dates; mix well.
  • Add eggs (see Cook's Note) and stir until dry ingredients are moistened.
  • Spoon batter into prepared pan. Bake in preheated oven until toothpick inserted into center comes out clean, about 25 minutes. Cool slightly before cutting into bars or squares.