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Date Bars




Source of Recipe


ciao from Zaar


Recipe Introduction


I lowered the sugar content from the original recipe. This is a rich and sweet bar cookie that you are sure to love.


List of Ingredients




CRUST INGREDIENTS
1 3/4 cups oatmeal
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup butter, melted
3/4 cup brown sugar
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup chopped walnuts


DATE FILLING
1 lb chopped dates
1/2 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 teaspoon vanilla


Recipe



Make the filling: Boil dates, sugar, and water until thick, about 5-10 minutes.
Add 1 TBSP butter and the vanilla.
Set aside to cool a bit.
Prepare the crust: Combine all dry ingredients with the melted butter.
Press half of the mixture into a lightly greased 13 x 9 pan.
Cover with filling mixture and top with remaining half of crust mixture.
Press lightly.
Bake at 350° degrees for 25 minutes.

Cut into squares when cool.