Date and Pecan Pumpkin Squares
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Serves 24

For a fragrant treat, add 1/2 teaspoon ground cardamom to the batter when you add the cinnamon, nutmeg and cloves. These autumn and winter sweets are perfect for packing in lunches.

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    Ingredients: 
    • 2 1/2 cups whole wheat pastry flour
    • 1 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
    • 3/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/2 teaspoon freshly grated nutmeg
    • 1/2 teaspoon ground cloves
    • 1/2 teaspoon salt
    • 1 cup (2 sticks) plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened
    • 1 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
    • 2 large eggs
    • 1 cup pumpkin pureé
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/4 cup water
    • 1 pound pitted dates (about 3 cups), roughly chopped
    • 1 cup chopped pecans, toasted
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    Method: 

    Preheat oven to 350°F. Sift together flour, baking powder, cinnamon, nutmeg, cloves and salt. In a second bowl, cream butter and sugar together with an electric mixer. Add eggs, one at a time, beating well after each addition. Add pumpkin, vanilla and water and beat again until combined.

    In a small bowl toss dates with 1/4 cup of flour mixture until coated well. Gradually add remaining flour mixture to pumpkin mixture, beating slowly. Stir in dates and pecans then transfer batter to a
    greased 13x9x2-inch baking pan and spread out evenly.

    Bake until a toothpick inserted in the middle comes out clean, about 1 hour. Let cool on a rack, then cut into squares and serve.

    Nutritional Info: 
    Per Serving:Serving size: 1 square, 240 calories (110 from fat), 13g total fat, 6g saturated fat, 40mg cholesterol, 90mg sodium, 32g carbohydrate (3g dietary fiber, 22g sugar), 3g protein
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