Best Crispy Date Bars Recipes

CRISPY DATE BARS

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I make these chewy bars around the holidays because they make a nice-size batch for my family. Plus, they keep well in the refrigerator, so I can make them when it's convenient. -Anna Sheehan, Spokane, Washington

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 40m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 15

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cold butter
FILLING:
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 large egg, beaten
2 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown. , Meanwhile, in a heavy saucepan, combine the dates, sugar and butter; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup hot mixture to egg; return all to pan. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in cereal, nuts and vanilla. Spread over crust. Cool on a wire rack. , In a small bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until creamy. Frost bars; cut and store in the refrigerator.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 12g fat (6g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 114mg sodium, Carbohydrate 31g carbohydrate (23g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

CRISPY DATE BARS

Crispy Date Bars image

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
FILLING
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup margarine or butter
1 egg, well-beaten
2 cups Rice Krispies®
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING
2 cups powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 (3-ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 to 3 teaspoons milk (optional)

Steps:

1. In small mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and 1/2 cup margarine, mixing until crumbly. Press into ungreased 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. 2. Bake at 375°F about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside.3. In 2-quart saucepan, combine dates, granulated sugar and 1/2 cup margarine. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils. Simmer 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Blend about 1/4 cup hot mixture into beaten egg. Return egg mixture to saucepan, stirring constantly. Cook just until mixture bubbles. Remove from heat. Stir in KELLOGG'S RICE KRISPIES cereal, nuts and vanilla. Spread over baked crust. Cool completely.4. In medium mixing bowl combine powdered sugar, vanilla and cream cheese, beating until smooth. Add 2 to 3 teaspoons milk, if desired. Spread over filling. Store in refrigerator.

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