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date bars

(1 rating)
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Recipe by
Anita Hoffman
@scent4U
Holland, PA

An easy to make, delicious bar that is great to take to parties, group functions etc. It is comfort food at its finest.

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(1 rating)
yield 16 serving(s)
prep time 20 Min
cook time 30 Min
method Bake

Ingredients For date bars

  • 3/4 c
    evaporated milk
  • 1 pkg
    (8 ounces) chopped dates
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 tsp
    vanilla
  • 1/2 c
    firmly packed brown sugar
  • 1/2 c
    butter, softened
  • 1 c
    flour
  • 3/4 c
    quick-cooking oats
  • 1/2 tsp
    salt
  • 1/2 tsp
    baking soda
  • 1/2 tsp
    cinnamon
  • 1/3 c
    coarsely chopped walnuts (optional)

How To Make date bars

  • 1
    Combine evaporated milk, dates, sugar and vanilla in medium saucepan. Cook over medium-low heat, stirring, until thickened (8 to 10 minutes). Stir on walnuts; remove from heat and cool.
  • 2
    Sift the flour, salt, cinnamon and baking soda together; add oats. Beat brown sugar and butter on medium speed in large mixer bowl until creamy (1 to 2 minutes). Add flour mixture and stir until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Reserve 1 cup.
  • 3
    Press remaining crumbs into a greased 8 inch square baking pan. Spread date filling over crust. Top with 1 cup of reserved crumbs.
  • 4
    Bake at 400 degrees for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Cut into bars.
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