freedom cookie bars!

Name: Freedom Cookie Bars!
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 40 min
Yield: 24
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 1/2 cup(s) all purpose flour; 1 cup(s) grandulated sugar; 1 cup(s) (2 sticks) unsalted butter - softened; 1 dash(es) quick oats; 1 large egg; 1/8 teaspoon(s) salt; ## IN A SAUCEPAN ADD:; 1 package(s) pitted dates (8oz) chopped - should equal 2 cups; 1/3 cup(s) raisins; 1/3 cup(s) grandulated sugar; 1 cup(s) water; 1/3 cup(s) water; ## OPTIONAL; 1/2 cup(s) chopped nuts to the topping for additional crunch and flavor

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Janet Scott

Wittmann, AZ

Updated on Nov 12, 2013

Oh my goodness, I threw these together tonight craving something with dates and Oatmeal. After I took them out of the oven and "Snitched" a little corner it was exactly want I wanted and MORE! You really need to try these, they are amazing! My friend told me I should call them "Freedom Bars" because with all that fiber...your gonna' be set free. LOL They are not 100% healthy with having sugar and butter in them but I think you have to have some balance...right?

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prep time 30 Min

cook time 40 Min

method Bake

yield 24 serving(s)

Ingredients

2 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup grandulated sugar
1 cup (2 sticks) unsalted butter - softened
1 dash quick oats
1 large egg
1/8 teaspoon salt
IN A SAUCEPAN ADD:
1 package pitted dates (8oz) chopped - should equal 2 cups
1/3 cup raisins
1/3 cup grandulated sugar
1 cup water
1/3 cup water
OPTIONAL
1/2 cup chopped nuts to the topping for additional crunch and flavor

How To Make freedom cookie bars!

Step 1

On low heat, stirring occasionally , cook until reduced and thickened, (about 15 min) or until thick and sticky.

Step 2

Add 1/3 cup more water, cook down for about 3 - 5 more minutes. set aside to slightly cool.
Step 3

In your mixer, add all ingredients using the paddle attachment just until blended and crumbly. after mixed, take out 1 cup and set aside. (Add chopped nuts to this cup if desired)
Step 4

pour and press firmly the rest in a sprayed 9 x 13 casserole baking dish
Step 5

add your date & raisin filling and spread evenly
Step 6

top off with the left over crumbs
Step 7

bake @ 350 degrees for 40 to 50 minutes or until lightly browned. Cut when still a little warm and place on a cooling rack. Makes 24 squares or whatever size you want.
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