Date Bars from my Childhood |
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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 45 Minutes Servings: 16 |
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I call them that because as far back as I can remember, my Grandmother made these on special occasions, or just because. And my mother always made them, too. They are just so good and really datey , just the way I like them. Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups oatmeal |
1 1/2 cups flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking powder |
1 teaspoon baking soda |
3/4 cup butter, melted |
1 cup brown sugar |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 lb chopped dates |
3/4 cup sugar |
1 cup water |
1 tablespoon butter |
1 teaspoon vanilla |
1 cup chopped walnuts |
Directions:
1. Make the filling: Boil dates, sugar, and water until thick, about 5-10 minutes.
2. Add 1 TBSP butter, the vanilla, and the walnuts.
3. Set aside to cool a bit.
4. Prepare the crust: Combine all dry ingredients with the melted butter.
5. Press half of the mixture into a lightly greased 13 x 9 pan.
6. Cover with filling mixture and top with remaining half of crust mixture.
7. Press lightly.
8. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
9. NO LONGER THAN THAT!
10. Cut into squares when cool.
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