{"id":"285251e7-3359-4192-98a0-8462b48f49ab","url":"https://recipestripper.com/recipes/285251e7-3359-4192-98a0-8462b48f49ab","source_url":"https://12tomatoes.com/chinese-chews/","title":"Chinese Chews","description":"We've fallen in love with this vintage sweet!","servings":12,"servings_text":"Serves 12","prep_time":"P0DT0H10M0S","cook_time":"P0DT0H25M0S","total_time":"P0DT0H35M0S","image_url":"https://cdn.greatlifepublishing.net/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2026/02/11120947/Chinese-Chews-Pinterest.jpg","ingredients":[{"text":"3/4 cup all-purpose flour","item":"all-purpose flour","quantity":0.75,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 cup granulated sugar","item":"granulated sugar","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"1 teaspoon baking powder","item":"baking powder","quantity":1,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1/2 teaspoon salt","item":"salt","quantity":0.5,"unit":"tsp"},{"text":"1 cup chopped dates","item":"chopped dates","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"},{"text":"3/4 chopped walnuts","item":"chopped walnuts","quantity":0.75},{"text":"2 eggs","item":"eggs","quantity":2},{"text":"1 cup powdered sugar, for rolling","item":"powdered sugar, for rolling","quantity":1,"unit":"cup"}],"instructions":[{"number":1,"text":"Preheat oven to 350 degrees and grease an 8x8-inch metal baking dish."},{"number":2,"text":"In a large mixing bowl, sift together flour, granulated sugar, baking powder, and salt. Mix in dates and walnuts until evenly combined."},{"number":3,"text":"Add eggs to mixture and stir until no dry spots remain."},{"number":4,"text":"Transfer batter to the prepared baking dish and bake for 24-28 minutes. Careful not to overbake as they won’t roll as well if they’re too dry."},{"number":5,"text":"Allow chews to cool for 10 minutes, then slice into small rectangles and roll between your hands to compress into a log shape. Roll each chew in powdered sugar, then allow them to fully cool."},{"number":6,"text":"Store the fully cooled chews in an airtight container."}],"date_published":"2026-10-30T00:04:28.44961+00:00","date_modified":"2026-10-30T00:04:28.44961+00:00"}