Hardtack

Submitted by cjwd

Sweet, chewy bar cookies loaded with walnuts, dates, and orange marmalade. Despite the name, these hardtack bars are soft, fruity, and utterly addictive.

YIELD

6 servings

PREP

5 min

COOK

45 min

READY

50 min

Don’t let the name fool you! These aren’t the rock-hard survival biscuits of sailor lore.

These hardtack bars are actually soft, chewy, and bursting with chopped dates, crunchy walnuts, and bright orange marmalade.

They bake up thick and get cut into satisfying squares while still warm.

Baker’s Notes

Chop dates and walnuts finely for even distribution throughout the batter
Cut into squares while warm for clean edges
Store in an airtight container; they actually get chewier after a day

Ingredients

TEASPOONS BAKING POWDER

PINCH SALT *

1 ½

CUPS ALL-PURPOSE FLOUR

CUPS SUGAR

LARGE EGGS
well beaten

JAR ORANGE MARMALADE *

POUND WALNUTS
finely chopped

POUND DATE
finely chopped

Directions

Sift ingredients together.

Add the remainder of ingredients; mix well.

Bake about 1 inch thick on a cookie sheet in a moderate oven at 375℉ (190℃) (F), for about 45 minutes.

Cut into squares while warm.

* not incl. in nutrient facts

Comments

Nutrition Facts

283g

Amount per Serving

Calories 1100 40% of calories from fat

% Daily Value *

Total Fat 49g 75%

Saturated Fat 4g 18%

Trans Fat 0g

Cholesterol 141mg 47%

Sodium 51mg 2%

Total Carbohydrate 52g 52%

Dietary Fiber 12g 48%

Sugars g

Protein 55g

Vitamin A 4% • Vitamin C 3%

Calcium 13% • Iron 29%

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