DATE BARS II
Softly spiced date filling between oatmeal-crumb layers.
Provided by Lynn Hughes
Categories Desserts Cookies Fruit Cookie Recipes Date
Time 45m
Yield 20
Number Of Ingredients 17
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch square pan. In a small saucepan, combine the dates, 1/4 cup brown sugar, orange zest, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, allspice, lemon juice and water. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until dates are soft and the mixture becomes a thick paste, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
- To make the crust and topping, stir together the oats, 1/2 cup brown sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers. Mixture should be coarse and crumbly. Stir in 2 tablespoons water until evenly distributed. Press about 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread the date mixture evenly over the crust all the way to the edges. Sprinkle the remaining crust mixture over the date layer. Press down lightly.
- Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is lightly toasted. Cool completely before cutting into bars.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 177.8 calories, Carbohydrate 26.9 g, Cholesterol 18.3 mg, Fat 7.5 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2.1 g, SaturatedFat 4.5 g, Sodium 121.8 mg, Sugar 15.1 g
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Cecileyounis50
[email protected]I had some trouble finding dates, but I finally found them at a specialty grocery store. The date bars were worth the effort though. They're so good!
Shelby Clubb
[email protected]These date bars are a bit too sweet for my taste. I think I'll try reducing the amount of sugar next time.
MeMe S
[email protected]I wasn't sure how I would like these date bars, but I was pleasantly surprised. They're really delicious and I'll definitely be making them again.
Md Sakill
[email protected]These date bars are a great healthy snack. They're packed with nutrients and they taste great too.
Ayan Ahmad
[email protected]I love how easy these date bars are to make. I can whip them up in no time and they're always a hit with my family.
Lyz L
[email protected]These are the best date bars I've ever had! The crust is perfectly crispy and the filling is so rich and flavorful.
Cruzlynn Swartz
[email protected]I've made these date bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're the perfect combination of sweet and chewy.
Bertina Dalton
[email protected]These date bars were a hit at my last potluck! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I love the combination of the sweet dates and the crunchy nuts.