CALYPSO BARS

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Categories     Cookies     Christmas

Number Of Ingredients 12

2-1/2 squares unsweetened chocolate
2/3 cup hot water
1-1/3 cups sugar
1-1/3 cups (6-1/2 oz pkg) chopped dates
1 cup butter or margarine
1-1/4 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1 tsp vanilla
1-1/2 cups sifted flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 cup chopped nuts
1-1/2 cups quick rolled oats

Steps:

  • Melt chocolate in hot water. Add sugar. Stir until dissolved. Add dates. Cook over low heat until thickened - About 5 minutes. Blend in 1/4 cup butter. Add vanilla - cool, cream 3/4 cup butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Sift together flour, salt and soda. Ad to creamed mixture. Blend well. Add nuts and oats. Mix until crumbly. Press 1/2 onto bottom of greased 13x9x2" pan. Add date mixture - Top with rest of nut mixture. Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes.

Akeem Kolawole Oyeyemi
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I was looking for a new dessert recipe to try and I'm so glad I found this one. These Calypso Bars are incredible. They're rich, decadent, and so easy to make. I will definitely be making these again.


Jason Andrews
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These bars were amazing! I made them for a party and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them.


IQBAL Pitafi
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I've made these Calypso Bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're so decadent and delicious, and they're perfect for any occasion.


Ranusha Rai
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These Calypso Bars were a hit! They were so easy to make and they tasted delicious. I used a gluten-free flour blend and they turned out great. My friends and family loved them.