Chocolate Date Nut Bars

Chopped pitted daates and toasted pecans or walnuts are covered with bittersweet or semisweet chocolate, allowed to set up and cut up.

Ingredients:

• 1 cup chopped fresh pitted dates
• 1/2 cup chopped toasted pecans
• 1 lb dark bittersweet chocolate

Directions:

Toss dates and nuts together to combine. Spread evenly on a parchment paper-covered cookie sheet. Melt chocolate in double boiler and pour over date-nut mixture. Chill 20 minutes, then using a very sharp thin knife, cut into 1-inch bars.

Number of Servings: 30- 40

Notes from the Cook: Walnuts can be substituted for pecans.