Date Bars I

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Two crunchy oatmeal layers with a gooey date filling in between.

Recipe by Ursula Webber
Updated on August 22, 2022
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Servings:
24
Yield:
2 dozen
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Ingredients

  • 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

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9 inch square baking pan.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. Bake 20 to 25 minutes. Let cool on wire racks before cutting into bars.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)

247 Calories
9g Fat
40g Carbs
3g Protein
Nutrition Facts
Servings Per Recipe 24
Calories 247
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 9g 12%
Saturated Fat 2g 12%
Sodium 74mg 3%
Total Carbohydrate 40g 14%
Dietary Fiber 3g 9%
Total Sugars 23g
Protein 3g
Vitamin C 0mg 1%
Calcium 36mg 3%
Iron 1mg 7%
Potassium 167mg 4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.

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