Date, Nut, Coconut Bars
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup agave syrup
- 1 cup water
- 1/2 pound raisins
- 3/4 pound pitted and chopped dates
- 4 1/2 cups flour
- 3/4 cup butter, softened
- 3/4 cup coconut oil, solid
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 eggs
- 1/2 teaspoon vanilla
- 3/4 cup agave or maple syrup
- 3 cups unsweetened, shredded coconut
- 1 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, etc.)
Directions:
Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Oil a 9 x 13-inch pan with a little coconut oil and set aside.
In a large saucepan, place 1/2 cup agave syrup, water, raisins, and dates. Simmer for 10–15 minutes. Set aside a let cool.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, butter, coconut oil, and salt. Work all ingredients together until crumbly and add eggs, vanilla, 3/4 cup agave or maple syrup, coconut, and nuts of your choice. Mix everything together and divide in half.
Press half of the dough into the prepared pan and spread the cooled date mixture over the top. Crumble remaining dough over the top and bake in preheated oven for 30 minutes or until slightly browned. Cool, cut, and enjoy! They will be the talk of the party!
Recipe submitted by Christine, Orem, UT.
