OATMEAL COOKIE BARS

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These bars taste just like oatmeal cookies!

Provided by Suzette Jensten

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Oatmeal Cookie Recipes

Yield 48

Number Of Ingredients 9

2 ½ cups dates, pitted and chopped
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¾ cup white sugar
⅔ cup water
1 ½ cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
½ teaspoon salt
1 ½ cups quick cooking oats
¾ cup shortening

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
  • To make Filling: In a saucepan over low heat, combine dates, water, white sugar, and lemon juice. Heat for about 8 minutes, or until thick. Set aside to let cool.
  • To make Pastry: In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, oats and salt. Mix until well blended. Add in shortening until mixture forms into coarse crumbs.
  • Press half of pastry mix into pan. Cover with date mixture and spread remaining pastry mix over the top.
  • Bake 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown. Let cool on wire rack before cutting.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 103.4 calories, Carbohydrate 18.1 g, Fat 3.4 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 0.9 g, SaturatedFat 0.8 g, Sodium 26 mg, Sugar 12.5 g

Osman Noisemaker
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These cookie bars are amazing! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love the way the oats add a little bit of texture and the raisins and walnuts add a little bit of sweetness. I'll definitely be making these again.


Husnain Malik
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These cookie bars are so delicious! I love the way the raisins and walnuts add a little bit of sweetness and crunch. I'll definitely be making these again.


Fatima Younes
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These cookie bars are the perfect combination of chewy and crispy. I love the way the oats add a little bit of texture. I'll definitely be making these again.


Eaymin Islam
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I made these cookie bars for a party and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and I got several requests for the recipe. I'll definitely be making them again.


Shahzaib Raza
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These cookie bars are a great way to get your kids to eat their oats. My kids love them, and they don't even realize they're eating oatmeal!


Julixxy Qboy
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I'm not a baker, but these cookie bars were so easy to make! I was worried they would be too dry, but they turned out perfectly moist and chewy. I'll definitely be making these again.


Moshan Zenmo
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These cookie bars are a great snack for on the go. I often make a batch on the weekend and then grab one or two throughout the week for a quick and easy snack.


Kandy J Briceno
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I love these cookie bars! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I usually add a little bit of chocolate chips to them, and they're always a hit.


Chan5e2009
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These cookie bars are a great way to use up leftover oatmeal. I always have some extra oatmeal in the fridge, and these are a great way to use it up. They're also a healthier alternative to traditional cookies.


Ebube Nwodo
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I'm not a big fan of oatmeal cookies, but these cookie bars are amazing! They're so soft and chewy, and the oats add a nice texture. I'll definitely be making these again.


Santosh Channel
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These cookie bars are delicious! I made them for a bake sale and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them! I'll definitely be making them again.


chota Baadshah
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I've made these oatmeal cookie bars several times now and they're always a crowd-pleaser. They're a great grab-and-go breakfast or snack, and they're also perfect for parties and potlucks. I highly recommend them!


Shekh Nejam
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These cookie bars were a hit with my family! They're easy to make and turned out perfectly. The only thing I would change is to add a little bit more sugar, as they were a bit too bland for my taste.


Atolagbe Taiwo
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Wow! These oatmeal cookie bars are incredible! They're so soft and chewy, with a perfect balance of sweetness and oats. I love the addition of raisins and walnuts, which give them a nice texture and flavor. I'll definitely be making these again!