{"id":3379,"date":"2026-03-05T02:59:27","date_gmt":"2026-03-05T02:59:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.readyprepheal.com\/?p=3379"},"modified":"2026-03-05T02:59:27","modified_gmt":"2026-03-05T02:59:27","slug":"chocolate-date-cookie-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.readyprepheal.com\/?p=3379","title":{"rendered":"CHOCOLATE DATE COOKIE BARS"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

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COOKIE LAYER INGREDIENTS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 Cups Bob\u2019s Red Mill Paleo Baking Flour<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bd Teaspoon Baking Soda<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Teaspoon Himalayan Pink Salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bd Cup Salted Butter, Melted<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bc Cup Maple Syrup<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1\/3 Cup Arrowroot<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bd Teaspoon Vanilla Bean Powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CARAMEL DATE LAYER INGREDIENTS<\/p>\n\n\n\n

22 Dates, Pitted<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3 Teaspoons Vanilla Bean Powder<\/p>\n\n\n\n

1 Teaspoon Himalayan Pink Salt<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u00bc Cup Maple Syrup<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2 Cups Cashews<\/p>\n\n\n\n

4 Cups Water<\/p>\n\n\n\n

CHOCOLATE TOPPING<\/p>\n\n\n\n

7oz Bag Date Dark Chocolate Chips<\/p>\n\n\n\n

ASSEMBLY<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Preheat the oven to 350.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Make the cookie layer by adding all of the ingredients to a food processor.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Process until fully mixed and combined.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. Line a 7 \u00bd X 11 baking dish with parchment paper.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  5. Transfer the cookie mixture to the lined baking dish.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  6. Press the cookie dough down until evenly distributed and flat.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  7. Bake for 28 – 30 minutes until golden brown.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  8. While the cookie layer is baking, place the dates in a medium sized mixing bowl.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  9. Bring the water to a boil and pour the boiling water over the dates.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  10. Let the dates sit in the water for 5 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  11. Drain the water and place the dates in the food processor.\u00a0 Pulse a few times.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  12. Add the vanilla bean powder, salt, syrup, and cashews to the food processor.\u00a0 Process until chopped and fully combined.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  13. When the cookie layer is done baking, let it cool in the baking dish for 10 minutes.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  14. After the cookie layer has cooled for 10 minutes, spread the caramel layer evenly on top.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  15. Remove the cookie from the baking dish and slowly slide the bars to a large cutting board.\u00a0 Let the bars cool for another 5 \u2013 10 minutes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  16. Cut the bars slowly and very gently, starting on the perimeter and working into the middle.\u00a0 This will help prevent them from breaking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  17. Add the chocolate chips to a small sauce pan and melt them over low heat, stirring constantly until fully melted.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  18. Spread a spoonful of the melted chips evenly on each bar.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  19. Let the bars cool, and serve.\u00a0<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  20. We keep these in an air tight container in the refrigerator.\u00a0 We love them cold!<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  21. ENJOY!<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

    COOKIE LAYER INGREDIENTS 2 Cups Bob\u2019s Red Mill Paleo Baking Flour \u00bd Teaspoon Baking Soda 1 Teaspoon Himalayan Pink Salt \u00bd Cup Salted Butter, Melted \u00bc Cup Maple Syrup 1\/3 Cup Arrowroot \u00bd Teaspoon Vanilla Bean Powder CARAMEL DATE LAYER INGREDIENTS 22 Dates, Pitted 3<\/p>\n

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