DATE BARS I

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Date Bars I image

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

Davie Courtney
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These date bars were delicious! The crust was crispy and the filling was gooey and sweet. I loved the addition of the chocolate chips, which added a nice rich flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Courage banda
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I made these date bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Getrude Ndhjovu
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These date bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved them. They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I think I'll try making them again with a reduced amount of sugar next time.


Asghar Shams
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I was a bit skeptical about making these date bars, but I'm so glad I did! They were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious. The crust was perfectly crispy and the filling was gooey and sweet. I loved the addition of the spices, which gave


Thabit Mselem
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These date bars were amazing! The crust was perfectly crispy and the filling was gooey and sweet. I loved the addition of the nuts, which added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Rahul Dx
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I've made these date bars several times now and they are always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they always come out perfect. I love that they're a healthy snack that my kids love too.


Md Ali Haider
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These date bars were delicious! The crust was crispy and the filling was gooey and sweet. I loved the addition of the chocolate chips, which added a nice rich flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Adrianna McNaughton
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I made these date bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


Hi Ge
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These date bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved them. They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I think I'll try making them again with a reduced amount of sugar next time.


Chris Aguilar
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I was a bit skeptical about making these date bars, but I'm so glad I did! They were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious. The crust was perfectly crispy and the filling was gooey and sweet. I loved the addition of the spices, which gave


Agyekum Kwaku Williams
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These date bars were amazing! The crust was perfectly crispy and the filling was gooey and sweet. I loved the addition of the nuts, which added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again soon.


Abdul Sami quershi
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I've made these date bars several times now and they are always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they always come out perfect. I love that they're a healthy snack that my kids love too.


kian freeman
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These date bars were delicious! The crust was crispy and the filling was gooey and sweet. I loved the addition of the chocolate chips, which added a nice rich flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Dennis Tadiwa
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I made these date bars for a potluck and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They were so easy to make and they turned out perfectly. I will definitely be making these again.


micheal thankgod
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These date bars were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my family loved them. They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. I think I'll try making them again with a reduced amount of sugar next time.


Rumana Akther
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I was a bit skeptical about making these date bars, but I'm so glad I did! They were so easy to make and they turned out so delicious. The crust was perfectly crispy and the filling was gooey and sweet. I loved the addition of the cinnamon and nutmeg


Yoan Ahmed
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These date bars were amazing! The crust was perfectly crispy and the filling was gooey and sweet. I loved the addition of the walnuts, which added a nice crunch. I will definitely be making these again soon.


mir sheraz
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I've made these date bars several times now and they are always a favorite. They're so easy to make and they always come out perfect. I love that they're not too sweet and have a nice chewy texture.


Al - Mamun
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These date bars were a hit! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly gooey and delicious. I will definitely be making these again.