Ingredients
- ¾ cups raisins
- ½ cup chopped pitted dates
- 2 tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur
- ½ cup butter or margarine, at room temperature
- ½ cup sugar
- ½ cup packed brown sugar
- 1 whole egg
- 1 egg, separated
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
- Grated peel of 1/2 orange
- 1 ¾ cups flour
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- ½ teaspoon water
- Nutritional Information
Nutritional analysis per serving (75 servings)
55 calories; 2 grams fat; 0 grams saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 0 grams monounsaturated fat; 0 grams polyunsaturated fat; 7 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 4 grams sugars; 0 grams protein; 7 milligrams cholesterol; 10 milligrams sodium
Note: Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available data.
75 squares
Preparation
- In a small bowl, combine the raisins, dates and liqueur. Set aside.
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- In a large bowl, beat together the butter or margarine, the two sugars, the whole egg, the egg white and the vanilla extract until the mixture is light and fluffy.
- Add the cinnamon, nutmeg, orange peel, if using, flour and baking soda until thoroughly blended. Add the nuts and the macerated fruit. The dough will be sticky.
- Using well-floured hands or the back of a spoon, press the dough into a foil-lined, 10-by-15-inch jellyroll pan.
- Mix the yolk and the water. Using a pastry brush, brush the dough with the egg wash.
- Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until the dough is light golden. Cool 10 minutes, then cut into 1-by-2-inch bars.
50 minutes
Dining and Cooking