INGREDIENTS
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6 oz dried, pitted Medjool dates (about 12)
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1 cup hot water
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1/2 tsp baking soda
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1 1/4 cups (5.8 oz) all-purpose flour
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1 tsp baking powder
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1/2 tsp salt
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4 Tbsp unsalted butter, softened
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3/4 cup (5.7 oz) packed dark brown sugar
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1 large egg
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1 large egg yolk
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1 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/3 cup unsalted butter
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2/3 cup heavy cream
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2/3 cup (5.2 oz) packed light-brown sugar
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1/2 tsp vanilla extract
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1/8 tsp salt