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Date Bars Recipe


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Ingredients
  • 2 1/2 c dates, pitted & sliced
  • 1 c water
  • 1 c packed brown sugar
  • 3 c rolled oats
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 c shortening
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 2 c all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 c packed brown sugar

Directions
  • Step #1 Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Step #2 Grease a 9 inch square baking pan.
  • Step #3 To make filling: In a small saucepan, mix dates, brown sugar, & water.
  • Step #4 Bring to a boil & cook, stirring constantly for 10 mins.
  • Step #5 Remove from heat.
  • Step #6 To make the crust: Combine flour, baking powder, oats, brown sugar, & salt in large bowl.
  • Step #7 Cut in shortening until mixture becomes crumbly.
  • Step #8 Press half of crust evenly into baking pan.
  • Step #9 Spread date mixture over the top.
  • Step #10 Crumble remaining crust mixture over the top of date mixture.
  • Step #11 Bake 20 to 25 mins.
  • Step #12 Let cool on wire racks before cutting into bars.
  • Step #13 .
  • Enjoy the Date Bars I recipe

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