CLASSIC DATE BARS

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Joan Buckley brought these to Curious Cuisiners on March 18th and recommends that she would make these in a larger pan than an 8" square since they are very thick and crumbly.

Provided by Ginny Carriera

Categories     Fruit Desserts

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

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

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 350. Butter 8x8" 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 at room temperature. Stir in vanilla.
  • 2. 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 the 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.

Nasir Sheikh
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Date bars are not my favorite dessert, but these are pretty good.


Agyekum Richard
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These date bars are the worst thing I've ever tasted. I would not recommend them to anyone.


Lovious Montshosi
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These bars are a waste of time and ingredients. They're not worth the effort.


Kiran Shamsa
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I followed the recipe exactly, but my date bars didn't turn out right. They were too runny.


mereme murati
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Not a fan of these bars. They're too dry and crumbly.


Victoria Wiscaver
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These bars are really good, but they're a bit too dense for my liking.


Mazza Official
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I found the recipe to be a bit confusing, but the date bars turned out great in the end.


Mike Kaminsa
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Sajid ali Hajam
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I followed the recipe exactly and my date bars turned out perfectly! They're the perfect balance of sweet and tart.


Sydff Erssd
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These date bars are amazing! They're so easy to make and they taste incredible.


Mir jinsar Ali Talpur
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I made these bars for a party and everyone loved them! They're the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Ryan Mcneil
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These bars are so good! I love the gooey date filling and the crunchy oat topping.


Laraib Nadeem
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I've made these date bars many times and they're always a hit! They're the perfect combination of chewy, sweet, and nutty.


Goddy Obi
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These date bars are incredibly delicious and easy to make! I love that they're made with simple, wholesome ingredients and that they're naturally sweetened with dates.