Delicious, moist walnut and date brownies from Jennifer Cornbleet. Keeps 1 week in the refrigerator and 1 month in the freezer.
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Ingredients

1½ cups walnuts
10 dates (pitted)
1/3 cup unsweetened cocoa
½ teaspoon vanilla (optional)
2 teaspoons water (optional, for moister brownies)

Recipe Directions

1. Process walnuts in the food processor until finely ground. Add dates and continue processing until mixture sticks together.

2. Add cocoa powder and vanilla (optional) until evenly distributed.

3. Add water (optional) and process briefly.

4. Transfer to mixing bowl and mix in 1/4 cup dried cherries (optional) and 1/4 cup chopped walnuts.

5. Press in square container (like a Rubbermaid plastic sandwich container). Chill for at least 2 hours.

6. Top with raspberries or strawberries.

Issy's Thoughts

By issy

Delicious, moist walnut and date brownies from Jennifer Cornbleet.

Keeps 1 week in the refrigerator and 1 month in the freezer.

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shortnotgold

Jan 25, 2010

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Jessica, If the dates aren't fresh, soak them for at least an hour and drain the water. They will blend easier with the nuts.

My version of this includes coconut (fresh or dried) and/or coconut water depending on how dry the content is. I may try adding spices during the holiday season. And sometimes I dehydrate for a few hours if it's too moist.

jessicaxo

Jan 23, 2010

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Are these dates dried or fresh? Most recipes don't specify and I guess that probably means fresh, but I have a large container of dried dates and wonder if I could use those instead? Any ideas?

pianissima

Jan 20, 2010

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i tried this and it was delicious. i ground cacao nibs to a powder (i thought it would be "wasteful", but actually it made quite a lot of powder). i would recommend using equal parts walnuts to almonds (you can get raw one online in bulk) though because the walnuts get quite greasy.

hkittykitty

Jan 16, 2010

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WOW!!!! these are fantastic! even my husband liked them (kept asking for more!). thanks for posting!

ed lettuce

Oct 29, 2009

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just to clarify

the recipe was credited to Jennifer Cornbleet.

Issy

you mentioned who it came from under the title. peace

ed lettuce

Oct 29, 2009

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just wondering if carob powder would work instead of the cocoa?

i realize it would creat a different taste but?

i will try this one for sure!

let you know what i think

peace

issy

Sep 29, 2009

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I wasn't sure where it came from, so thank you! I'll be sure and give credit!

Amanda

Sep 29, 2009

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Simply incredible and so versatile! These are going to become a staple in our house.

writeeternity

Sep 28, 2009

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I just got cocoa at the store so I'm going to try this. I'm going to take several versions of this on a road trip- some with pecans and some with coconut and macadamias. Thanks!

odessa7

Sep 25, 2009

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OMG! these are the best brownies EVER!!! :)

Fee

Sep 25, 2009

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This is taken virtually word for word from Jennifer Cornbleet's book isnt it? Im all for sharing recipies but I think we should give credit to the orignial author. However, I have to admit these are fantastic and the recipe certainly should be shared.

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