Lemon Twist Date Bars Recipe

Lemon Twist Date Bars Notes

I added the lemon peel and lemon extract to a recipe I found when looking for a way to use a package of dates.

Ingredients

• 1 box yellow cake mix
• 3/4 cup brown sugar
• 3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
• 2 eggs
• 1 tablespoon dried lemon peel
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 tablespoon pure lemon extract
• 2 cups chopped dates
• 2 cups chopped nuts
• 1 cup or more white chocolate and/or butterscotch chips

Serves / Yields

24 to-36 bars

Preparation Instructions

1. In mixing bowl, combine cake mix and brown sugar. Add melted butter, eggs, lemon peel, water and extract. Beat on medium speed for 2 min. Add dates and nuts
2. Spread in greased 9x13 pan. Bake 40-45 minutes, until edges are golden brown. Melt chips and drizzle lightly over bars. Let cool completely before cutting.

Helpful Hints

This can be served as a dessert with either whipped topping or warm lemon sauce instead of the melted chips on top. Small pieces as this is very rich! These freeze well.