nancy dunn bars

How To Make nancy dunn bars

• Step 1
  Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
• Step 2
  In a medium sized saucepan, combine the dates and the orange juice; bring mixture to a boil. Reduce the heat to simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and let cool.
• Step 3
  In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt. Cut in the softened butter with a pastry blender until the mixture is crumbly.
• Step 4
  Stir in the oats, 1 cup coconut, and nuts; mix thoroughly.
• Step 5
  Grease a 9 X 13 pan. Measure out 4 cups of the oat mixture and set aside. Press the remaining mixture in the bottom of the baking pan. Spread the date mixture evenly over the crust to within 1/4" of the edges. Sprinkle the remaining mixture over the dates, then sprinkle the 1/2 cup of coconut on the top; pat down gently.
• Step 6
  Bake for 35-40 minutes or until light golden brown on top. Cool completely in pan on wire rack before cutting into bars.
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