Best 15 Grandma Kaphingst Oatmeal Date Bars Recipes

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Grandma Kaphingst's oatmeal date bars are a classic treat that has been enjoyed by generations. Made with simple, wholesome ingredients like oats, dates, and butter, these bars are a delicious and nostalgic snack that are perfect for any occasion. Whether you're looking for a quick breakfast on the go or a sweet treat to satisfy your cravings, Grandma Kaphingst's oatmeal date bars are the perfect choice.

Here are our top 15 tried and tested recipes!

GRANDMA KAPHINGST OATMEAL DATE BARS



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Here is another one of Grandma's date recipes, it sounds so easy.

Provided by Susan Magness @imbossmare

Categories     Cookies

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 cup(s) brown sugar
1 - egg
1 3/4 cup(s) oatmeal
1 teaspoon(s) soda
1 1/2 cup(s) flour
3/4 cup(s) butter or shortening
1/4 teaspoon(s) salt
1 teaspoon(s) vanilla
- filling:
1 package(s) dates, chopped
1 cup(s) sugar
1/2 cup(s) water

Steps:

  • FILLING: Boil until thick-cool.
  • Mix shortening, sugar and egg, add oatmeal, flour, soda. Spread half of batter in bottom of pan, then filling and remaining batter.
  • Bake about 1/2 hour in 325 degrees

DATE BARS



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Dessert ready in about an hour! Enjoy classic date filled bars in a new way - a wonderful treat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups chopped pitted dates (1 lb)
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 3/4 cups all-purpose* or whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, cook filling ingredients over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening.
  • In large bowl, stir brown sugar and butter until well mixed. Stir in flour, oats, baking soda and salt until crumbly. Press half of the crumb mixture evenly in bottom of pan. Spread with filling. Top with remaining crumb mixture; press lightly.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until light brown. Cool 5 minutes in pan on cooling rack. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

DATE FILLED OATMEAL BARS



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Make and share this Date Filled Oatmeal Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Nell Majeran

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h

Yield 10-12 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1/2 cup Crisco shortening
1/4 cup butter (softened)
1 cup packed light brown sugar
1 3/4 cups sifted flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups Quaker Oats
3 cups pitted chopped dates
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups water

Steps:

  • Mix shortening, butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy.
  • Sift together flour, baking soda and salt.
  • Mix oats into flour mixture.
  • Mix oat mixture into shortening mixture until crumbly.
  • Put half of the oat mixture in a 9" x 13" greased and floured pan and press and flatten in pan.
  • Date filling:.
  • Place dates, sugar and water in medium saucepan over low heat, stirring constantly until thickened - about 10 minutes. Let cool.
  • Spread date filling onto oat crust.
  • Cover with remaining crumb mixture, press lightly.
  • Bake at 400 degrees for 30 minutes.
  • Let cool and cut into bars.

CLASSIC DATE BARS



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Provided by Susan Richardson

Categories     Fruit     Dessert     Bake     Back to School     Date     Oat     Vanilla     Fall     Winter     Edible Gift     Cinnamon     Bon Appétit     Minnesota     Kidney Friendly     Vegetarian     Pescatarian     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Soy Free     Kosher

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups water
1 1/2 cups chopped pitted dates
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup (packed) dark brown sugar
1 cup old-fashioned oats
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, diced, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 8x8-inch metal baking pan. Bring 1 1/2 cups water to simmer in medium saucepan. Add dates; simmer until very soft and thick, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Stir in vanilla.
  • Combine flour, sugar, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in large bowl; stir to blend. Add butter. Using fingertips, rub in until moist clumps form. Press half of oat mixture evenly over bottom of prepared pan. Spread date mixture over. Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture; press gently to adhere. Bake until brown at edges and golden brown and set in center, about 40 minutes. Cool completely in pan on rack. Cut into bars and serve.

OLD-FASHIONED DATE BARS



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Make and share this Old-Fashioned Date Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PalatablePastime

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 35m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup butter or 1 cup margarine, softened
2 1/3 cups brown sugar, firmly packed
3 large eggs
1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla
3 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
3 cups pitted dates, coarsely chopped
1 cup chopped pecans

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Cream together butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
  • Beat in eggs one at a time.
  • Stir in vanilla.
  • Mix together flour, baking powder, and baking soda; and gradually add to the creamed mixture.
  • Fold in the dates and nuts.
  • Spread the batter evenly in a greased 13x9 baking pan and bake at 375°F for 25 minutes or until golden.
  • Cool in pan.
  • Cut into approximately 24 bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.9, Fat 11.8, SaturatedFat 5.4, Cholesterol 43.6, Sodium 124.5, Carbohydrate 47.5, Fiber 2.3, Sugar 32.7, Protein 3.4

GRAMMA'S DATE SQUARES



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A date filled bar with a chewy oatmeal crust. This is my grandmother's recipe, which my whole family loves.

Provided by Mai Forrester

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     International Cookie Recipes     Canadian Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups rolled oats
1 ½ cups sifted pastry flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup butter, softened
¾ pound pitted dates, diced
1 cup water
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine oats, pastry flour, salt, 1 cup brown sugar, and baking soda. Mix in the butter until crumbly. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch square baking pan.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the dates, water, and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Bring to a boil, and cook until thickened. Stir in lemon juice, and remove from heat. Spread the filling over the base, and pat the remaining crumb mixture on top.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in preheated oven, or until top is lightly toasted. Cool before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.1 calories, Carbohydrate 63.7 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 217.4 mg, Sugar 41.8 g

DATE BARS I



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Two crunchy oatmeal layers with a gooey date filling in between.

Provided by Ursula Webber

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Date

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ½ cups dates, pitted and chopped
½ cup packed brown sugar
1 cup water
3 cups rolled oats
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking powder
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup shortening

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch square baking pan.
  • To make filling: In a small saucepan, combine dates, brown sugar, and water. Bring to a boil and cook, stirring constantly for 10 minutes. Remove from heat.
  • To make the crust: Combine flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, and salt in large bowl. Cut in shortening until mixture becomes crumbly. Press half of crust evenly into baking pan. Spread date mixture over the top. Crumble remaining crust mixture over the top of date mixture.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool on wire racks before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 247.3 calories, Carbohydrate 39.8 g, Fat 9.4 g, Fiber 2.5 g, Protein 2.8 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 74 mg, Sugar 23.2 g

GRANDMA'S OATMEAL BARS



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While I was growing up, I enjoyed my grandma's oatmeal bars every Christmas. This recipe reminds me of her and Christmastime as a child. And now I fix the bars for my family. -Nancy Hawkins, Brookville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound pitted dates, quartered
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup shortening
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, combine dates, water and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened and dates are tender, stirring constantly, 7-9 minutes. Remove from heat., In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, vanilla, baking soda, salt and almond extract. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Press half onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Carefully spread with date mixture. , Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over filling; press down gently. Bake until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

DATE OATMEAL BARS



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In no time at all, you can treat your family to these bars. They'll never suspect how light the snacks are. -Helen Cluts of Sioux Falls, South Dakota

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/3 cup butter, melted
1 large egg white, room temperature

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. Place dates, water and sugar in a small saucepan; bring to a boil, stirring constantly. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened, about 5 minutes, stirring constantly., In a large bowl, mix oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt; stir in melted butter and egg white. Press half of the mixture into an 8-in. square baking pan coated with cooking spray. Spread carefully with date mixture; top with remaining oat mixture. , Bake until lightly browned, 20-25 minutes. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 4g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 10mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 35g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRAN'S DATE BARS



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This is one of my favorite recipes handed down from my grandmother; hands down it makes the best date bar that I have ever had. Enjoy!

Provided by cherie

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Bar Cookie Recipes

Time 48m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 ounces dates, chopped
½ cup water
1 ½ teaspoons vanilla extract
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
1 ½ cups rolled oats
1 cup firmly packed brown sugar
½ cup chopped walnuts
¾ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon baking soda
¾ cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Bring dates and water to a boil in a saucepan over medium heat. Reduce heat; simmer and stir until thick, 3 to 4 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla extract.
  • Combine oats, flour, brown sugar, walnuts, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl. Add melted butter; mix until blended.
  • Pour 2/3 of the oat mixture into an 8-inch square baking dish, pressing over the bottom and sides. Spread the date mixture over the oats; crumble remaining oat mixture evenly on top. Press down lightly.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 25 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 264.5 calories, Carbohydrate 38.6 g, Cholesterol 22.9 mg, Fat 11.7 g, Fiber 2.4 g, Protein 3.2 g, SaturatedFat 5.8 g, Sodium 234.4 mg, Sugar 22.5 g

GRANDMA'S DATE BARS



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These nicely textured bars are delicious. It's a good recipe for today's diet awareness, because there's no shortening used. My great-grandmother, who was born in 1868, made these bars, and the recipe has come down through the generations. Now my children are making them. -Marilyn Reid, Cherry Creek, New York

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 35m

Yield 16 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 cup sugar
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped dates
1 cup chopped walnuts
3 eggs, beaten
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first seven ingredients. Transfer to a greased 8-in. square baking pan. , Bake at 350° for 25 minutes or until a toothpick inserted in the center comes out clean. Cool on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. Cut into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 169 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 40mg cholesterol, Sodium 111mg sodium, Carbohydrate 28g carbohydrate (19g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

OATMEAL DATE BARS



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I've been making these bars for almost 50 years. I remember my dad saying they were the best he ever tasted. Use your food processor to easily grind the oats.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 45m

Yield 3 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 17

2 cups quick-cooking oats
3/4 cup shortening
1/2 cup sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup buttermilk
FILLING:
3 cups chopped dates (about 1 pound)
1 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 to 2 tablespoons lemon juice, optional
GLAZE:
1-1/2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/8 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 tablespoons milk

Steps:

  • Place oats in a food processor, cover and process until finely ground; set aside. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy. Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition. , Divide in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of dough to fit a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; set aside. , In a large saucepan, combine the dates, sugar, water and lemon juice if desired; bring to a boil. Cool for 10 minutes. , Spread over crust. Roll remaining dough to fit pan; place over filling and seal edges. Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Combine glaze ingredients; spread over bars while warm. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 174 calories, Fat 5g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 81mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

DATE BARS FROM MY CHILDHOOD



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I call them that because as far back as I can remember, my Grandmother made these on special occasions, or just because. And my mother always made them, too. They are just so good and really "datey" , just the way I like them.

Provided by ciao4293

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 25-30 squares

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 3/4 cups oatmeal
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup butter, melted
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 lb chopped dates
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts

Steps:

  • Make the filling: Boil dates, sugar, and water until thick, about 5-10 minutes.
  • Add 1 TBSP butter, the vanilla, and the walnuts.
  • Set aside to cool a bit.
  • Prepare the crust: Combine all dry ingredients with the melted butter.
  • Press half of the mixture into a lightly greased 13 x 9 pan.
  • Cover with filling mixture and top with remaining half of crust mixture.
  • Press lightly.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
  • NO LONGER THAN THAT!
  • Cut into squares when cool.

BEST DATE BARS



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Date recipes are some of my favorite desserts to cook up. These date treats are very easy to bake, and one sheet of them will yield 48 good-sized bars. I sometimes add nuts, coconut or candied fruit. -Dorothy DeLeske, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 40 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 cups pitted dates, cut up
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups water
1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, optional
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine dates, sugar and water. Cook, stirring frequently, until very thick. Stir in walnuts, if desired; cool. , Sift the flour, salt and baking soda together in a large bowl; add oats and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle water over mixture; stir lightly. Pat half into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Spread with date mixture; cover with remaining oat mixture and pat lightly. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts :

GRANDMOTHER'S MATRIMONIAL SQUARES



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My grandmother has made this recipe for years, and now that she can no longer do this herself, I have taken over the family tradition of preparing this great dessert. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Provided by Ceccilia Keen

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     International Cookie Recipes     Canadian Cookie Recipes

Time 1h

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats
1 ¼ cups all-purpose flour
1 ¼ cups brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
¾ cup butter
½ pound dates, pitted and chopped
¾ cup water
1 tablespoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Stir oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and baking powder together in a bowl; cut in butter using a pastry blender until mixture is mealy and butter pieces are uniformly small.
  • Press half of oat mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • Cook dates with water in a small saucepan over medium heat until they fall apart and are easily mashed with a wooden spoon, about 10 minutes; remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  • Spoon date mixture evenly over oat mixture in baking pan; sprinkle remaining oat mixture evenly over top and press into place.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden at the edges, about 30 minutes; remove to cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 150.8 calories, Carbohydrate 23 g, Cholesterol 15.3 mg, Fat 6.2 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 1.6 g, SaturatedFat 3.7 g, Sodium 116.6 mg, Sugar 13.4 g

Tips:

  • Use old-fashioned oats for a heartier texture. Quick oats will work, but they will make the bars more cake-like.
  • Be sure to toast the oats before using them. This will help to bring out their flavor and make them more crispy.
  • Use a variety of dates for a more complex flavor. Medjool dates are a good choice because they are soft and chewy.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can make your own by adding 1 tablespoon of lemon juice or vinegar to 1 cup of milk. Let it sit for 5 minutes before using.
  • Don't overmix the batter. Overmixing will make the bars tough.
  • Bake the bars until they are just set in the center. Overbaking will make them dry.
  • Let the bars cool completely before cutting them. This will help to prevent them from crumbling.

Conclusion:

Grandma Kaphingst's Oatmeal Date Bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They are perfect for breakfast, lunch, or a snack. With a few simple tips, you can make sure that your bars turn out perfect every time. So next time you're looking for a sweet and satisfying treat, give these bars a try.

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