One Bowl Date and More Bars

 

I am looking for "one bowl" baking recipes.  I found an old recipe and tweaked it a bit.  It probably was a depression era recipe as it is made without butter or milk.  Simple dry pantry ingredients with eggs and vanilla.  I truthfully didn't think it would turn out.  But, they did and are VERY good.  I plan to use this with other combinations of dried fruit in the future.  

1 C chopped dates

2/3 C chopped craisins 

1 C chopped walnuts (could leave out or do less)

1 C brown sugar

1 C flour

1/2 t baking powder 

1/4 t salt 

Put all into a brown and stir around to coat the fruit. 

2 eggs and splash of vanilla - wisk together well and add to the dry ingredients.

It's thick - put into a greased 8" square pan.  Bake 350 for 25-30 minutes.  Or, until lightly brown.  

They remind of something I've had before, Fig Newton perhaps.  Soft, sweet and very good.  

I hope you give them a try.  I may start posting more "one bowl" recipes.  I have to ask for Al to help me when I use the Kitchen Aid mixer...too heavy for me...and he already does so much for me during the day.  

Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.  

Farmhouse Friday - Weeks 17, 18, 19....I know...

 

Spring and early Summer strawberry decor in entryway.  I love this!  

Return to Mayo at beginning of month.  

Had some return of the cold.  Al covered the honey bees to keep warm.  

Flowers coming up

Baking in my kitchen

My mom and dad with 1st baby - my brother Henry.

My mom and 3 of my 5 siblings.  Thinking on her and my MIL on Mother's Day.

We have been doing stuff, I just don't think it's interesting enough to write about.  Every day things, but I'm thankful to do them.  

Blessings from Ringle, Wisconsin.