13 dates nut recipes

This is an all-purpose filling that can be used for cookies, bars, etc. I use it most often to fill hamantaschen. Extremely simple and delicious.

Wendy Lindsey of Wauwatosa sent this winning no-bake cookie, which any date and coconut lover will find irresistible.

Amaranth flour, whole wheat flour, dates and honey make a delicious and nutritious loaf of bread. Great for breakfast or a healthy snack during the day.

Old-fashioned date nut roll candy made with soft-ball sugar syrup, chewy dates, and crunchy pecans. No-bake vintage confection that's sweeter than fudge and freezes beautifully for holiday gifting.

Old-fashioned date and nut candy rolled in a wet towel and sliced into rounds. Just five ingredients, no thermometer fuss, with a soft fudge-like chew.

Vegan date nut muffins made with whole wheat flour, wheat germ, molasses, and apple juice instead of eggs. Hearty, naturally sweetened bran muffins with walnuts and lemon zest.

Bomma's heirloom date nut cookies made with beaten egg whites, chopped dates, and pecans. No butter needed! Light, chewy, and naturally sweet. Makes 60 cookies.

Date and nut bars with chopped dates, pecans, and powdered sugar rolled into chewy little squares. An old-fashioned cookie bar that's dense, fruity, and naturally sweet with minimal flour.

Homemade date and nut candy roll coated in melted semi-sweet chocolate. Sugar, evaporated milk, and dates cook to soft-ball stage, then get shaped into logs with pecans and vanilla.

I received this recipe from a friend who knows I love dates. It is an outstanding chocolate square, it is moist, keeps well and freezes nicely.

Small-batch date cake with cocoa in the batter and a chocolate chip, nut, and sugar topping pressed on before cooking. Ready in 7 minutes in the microwave. A quick, nostalgic treat when you want homemade cake without heating up the oven.

Rich date-nut chocolate chip cookies with brown sugar, chopped dates, walnuts, and flaked coconut. A loaded drop cookie with deep caramel sweetness and chewy texture.

Cinnamon raisin French toast soaked in a buttermilk-egg custard with vanilla and nutmeg, pan-fried in butter until crisp and golden. Served with date-nut butter and powdered sugar.