Crumb-Topped Date Bars Recipe

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The basic dough doubles as a shortbread-like crust and crumbly topping for these sweet date bars shared by Gloria.

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Crumb-Topped Date Bars Recipe

Prep: 20 min. Bake: 25 min.

Yield: 24 Servings

20 25 45

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups Basic Cookie Dough

Directions

In a saucepan, bring the dates, sugar, water and lemon juice to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; cool.
Press half of the cookie dough into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Spread with date mixture. Crumble remaining dough over filling. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until top is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. Yield: about 2 dozen.

Originally published as Crumb-Topped Date Bars in Quick Cooking November/December 2002, p53

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Reviewed on Aug. 04, 2012 by gwashington1961

At last, the final recipe based upon 'Basic Cookie Dough'. It will yield 2 dozen (24) Bars. The Date filling may even be the 'Raisin Filling' We were searching for.