Chinese Chews

Fruits, Desserts, and Other Sweet Foods

Chinese Chews
Ingredients:
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup finely chopped dates
2 Tablespoons chopped candied ginger
1 cup granulated sugar
3/4 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 eggs, beaten
2 Tablespoons and one teaspoon melted butter, separated
3 Tablespoons additional granulated sugar
Preparation:
1. Combine walnuts, dates, ginger, and sugar in a bowl; then mix flour baking powder, and salt and add it to the nut mixture. Then blend in the eggs and the two tablespoons of butter.
2. Using the teaspoon of melted butter, brush it on an eight-inch square baking pan, then spread the nut mixture evenly into it.
3. Bake in a 325 degree oven for twenty-five minutes, and remove from the oven. While still warm, cut into small squares and roll each of these into a ball.
4. Roll the balls in the additional sugar, then cool them and serve.

Flavor and Fortune is a magazine of: