Date Bars
TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. Bake: 35 min.
YIELD: 3-4 dozen.
I used to be the cafeteria manager at a grade school and these bars were always a hit.
Ingredients
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2-1/2 cups chopped dates
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1/4 cup sugar
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1-1/2 cups water
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1/3 cup broken walnuts, optional
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1-1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
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1 teaspoon salt
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1/2 teaspoon baking soda
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1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
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1 cup packed brown sugar
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1/2 cup butter
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1 tablespoon water
Directions
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1.
In a saucepan, combine dates, sugar and water. Cook, stirring frequently, until thick. Stir in nuts if desired.
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2.
Meanwhile, in a bowl, sift together flour, salt and baking soda. Add oats and brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add water and mix lightly. Press half into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Spread date mixture on top. Cover with remaining oat mixture; pat lightly.
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3.
Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 113 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 7mg cholesterol, 112mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (15g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
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