Chipper-Date Brownies

Name: Chipper-Date Brownies
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Total time: 1 h 10 min
Ingredients: 8 oz pkg. pitted chopped dates; 1 c boiling water; 1 c shortening; 1 c sugar; 2 eggs; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 1 3/4 c sifted flour; 1/4 c baking cocoa; 1/2 tsp baking soda; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/2 c chopped nuts; 6 oz pkg. chocolate chips

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By Karen Rowley
@KSRUSA

This is a brownie that my Grandma made while we were all growing up. It is a family favorite.

Rating:

★★★★★ 1 vote5

Prep:

30 Min

Cook:

40 Min

Ingredients

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8 oz

pkg. pitted chopped dates
1 c

boiling water
1 c

shortening
1 c

sugar
2

eggs
1 tsp

vanilla extract
1 3/4 c

sifted flour
1/4 c

baking cocoa
1/2 tsp

baking soda
1/2 tsp

salt
1/2 c

chopped nuts
6 oz

pkg. chocolate chips

How to Make Chipper-Date Brownies

Step-by-Step

Combine dates and water and stir. Cool to room temperature. Cream shortening, sugar, eggs and vanilla. Stir in date mixture. Add sifted dry ingredients, mixing well. Pour into a 13x9 inch prepared pan. Sprinkle with nuts and then the chocolate chips. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes. You can also use a smaller pan to make a thicker brownie

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