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Ingredients
- ¾cups raisins
- ½cup chopped pitted dates
- 2tablespoons orange-flavored liqueur
- ½cup butter or margarine, at room temperature
- ½cup sugar
- ½cup packed brown sugar
- 1whole egg
- 1egg, separated
- 1teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼teaspoon nutmeg
- Grated peel of ½ orange
- 1¾cups flour
- ½teaspoon baking soda
- 1cup coarsely chopped walnuts
- ½teaspoon water
Nutritional analysis per serving (75 servings)
54 calories; 2 grams fat; 1 gram saturated fat; 0 grams trans fat; 1 gram monounsaturated fat; 1 gram polyunsaturated fat; 8 grams carbohydrates; 0 grams dietary fiber; 5 grams sugars; 1 gram protein; 11 milligrams sodium
Note: The information shown is Edamam’s estimate based on available ingredients and preparation. It should not be considered a substitute for a professional nutritionist’s advice.
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Preparation
- Step 1
In a small bowl, combine the raisins, dates and liqueur. Set aside.
- Step 2
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees.
- Step 3
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.
- Step 4
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.
- Step 5
Using well-floured hands or the back of a spoon, press the dough into a foil-lined, 10-by-15-inch jellyroll pan.
- Step 6
Mix the yolk and the water. Using a pastry brush, brush the dough with the egg wash.
- Step 7
Bake 20 to 25 minutes, until the dough is light golden. Cool 10 minutes, then cut into 1-by-2-inch bars.
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Comments
Is there a way to make this vegan, e.g. using vegan butter or applesauce for eggs?