Submitted by: Melissa
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Recipe Ingredients:
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1/4 cup
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Butter
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2 cups
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Pitted Chopped Dates
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1/2 cup
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Toasted Flour or Crushed Cookie (Graham Crackers may be used)
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1/2 tsp
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Ground Cardamom
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1/2 tsp
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Ground Fennel Seeds
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1/2 tsp
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Coriander Seeds
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1/2 cup
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Nuts (Chef's choice)
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Cooking Directions: |
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In a heavy frying pan, melt butter on medium heat.
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Mash in dates with the back of a wooden spoon. If dates are dry and hard to mash, add in a little hot water to soften them.
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3.
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While mashing, gradually sprinkle in crushed cookies, cardamom, fennel and coriander.
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4.
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Spread the mixture on a flat tray or plate, about 1/2 inch thick Press nuts well onto the surface. When cool, cut into small squares and serve.
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5.
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Serves 6
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Graham Cracker Crumbs
Ground graham cracker crumbs are perfect to making your own pie crust. Use as topping on ice cream, yogurt, or on cakes.
Ground Cardamom
Often used in Middle Eastern dishes, cardamom is a delightfully fragrant spice used to flavor foods and drinks.
Pitted Dates
Our pitted dates are ready for baking or just to pop in your mouth. An excellent source of fiber and potassium, these sweet and delicious dates also provide a generous health boost.
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