Food for the Gods

5 from 5 votes

Food for the gods is a popular Filipino treat. Similar to butterscotch bars but packed with dates and walnuts, they’re easy to make and so good!

Prep Time15

Cook Time30

Total Time45

Course: Dessert, Snack

Cuisine: Filipino

Servings: bars

Calories: 121kcal

Author: Jolina

Preheat oven to 350F. Grease a 9x9 inch pan then line with parchment paper with a slight overhang on each side.
Place butter, brown sugar and maple syrup in a large mixing bowl. Stir until combined.
½ cup unsalted butter, ¾ cup brown sugar, ½ cup maple syrup
Add the eggs one at a time, making sure each addition is incorporated.
2 pieces large eggs
Sift flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt directly into the batter. Fold just until combined.
2 cups all purpose flour , 1 tsp baking powder, 1 tsp baking soda, ¼ tsp salt
Add walnuts (reserve about half a cup for the topping) and dates. Stir until evenly blended.
1½ cups walnuts, 1 cup pitted dates
Transfer batter into prepared pan and spread out evenly. The batter will be sticky.
Top with walnuts and gently press down so the nuts sink ever so slightly into the batter.
Bake for 30-35 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean.
Allow to cool in the pan for a few minutes before transferring to a wire rack to cool completely. Slice into squares and enjoy!

The yield depends on how big or small you slice your bars. The estimated nutrition information is based on 36 bars.
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