DECADENT DATE BARS

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Make and share this Decadent Date Bars recipe from Food.com.

Provided by papergoddess

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 36 bars

Number Of Ingredients 10

3 cups dates, chopped
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups water
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats

Steps:

  • Date Filling: Mix 3 cups chopped dates (1 lb.) with 1/4 cup sugar and 1 1/2 cups water in saucepan.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes or until thickened; Cool.
  • Grease 13x9 baking pan.
  • Crust Mixture: Cream butter, shortening, and brown sugar.
  • Mix in remaining ingredients.
  • Press half the mixture in bottom of pan.
  • Spread with filling.
  • Top with remaining crumble mixture, pressing lightly.
  • Bake at 400°F 25 to 30 minutes or until light brown.
  • While warm, cut into bars about 2 inches X 1 1/2 inches.
  • VARIATION: You can omit date filling and substitute 1 cup of your favorite jam.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 140.5, Fat 4.3, SaturatedFat 2, Cholesterol 6.8, Sodium 103.4, Carbohydrate 25.4, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 16.7, Protein 1.6

Sohail Samo
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I didn't like these date bars. They were too chewy and the flavor was too sweet. I won't be making them again.


Juanita Padilla
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Meh.


Samjhana Magar
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Not bad!


Maria Rome
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I've made these date bars several times now and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they taste so good. I love the combination of the dates, walnuts, and brown sugar. I highly recommend this recipe!


Madhu Jaiswal
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These date bars are a great snack or dessert. They're easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the chewy texture and the sweet date flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.


Md foysal Khan
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These date bars are incredible! The texture is perfect and the flavor is out of this world. I especially love the combination of the dates, walnuts, and brown sugar. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


Khum Sapkota
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These date bars are delicious! They're so easy to make and they taste like they're from a bakery. I love the chewy texture and the sweet date flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.


David Duncan
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These date bars are amazing! They're the perfect combination of chewy and gooey, with a rich date flavor that's perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the brown sugar and the crunch of the walnuts. I'll definitely be making these again and again!


Reginah Refilwe Makhubela
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I've made these date bars several times now and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make and they taste so good. I love the combination of the dates, walnuts, and brown sugar. I highly recommend this recipe!


Clement Ezeugo
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These date bars are a great snack or dessert. They're easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the chewy texture and the sweet date flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.


Addison Walker
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These date bars are incredible! The texture is perfect and the flavor is out of this world. I especially love the combination of the dates, walnuts, and brown sugar. I'll definitely be making these again soon.


Christine Ndungu
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I made these date bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.


Karan Worthan
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These date bars are absolutely delicious! They're the perfect combination of chewy and gooey, with a rich date flavor that's perfectly balanced by the sweetness of the brown sugar and the crunch of the walnuts. I'll definitely be making these again a