Best Grandmas Mistake Bars Recipes

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GRANDMA'S OATMEAL BARS



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While I was growing up, I enjoyed my grandma's oatmeal bars every Christmas. This recipe reminds me of her and Christmastime as a child. And now I fix the bars for my family. -Nancy Hawkins, Brookville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 55m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 pound pitted dates, quartered
1-1/2 cups water
1/2 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon almond extract
3/4 cup shortening
Whipped cream, optional

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350°. In a small saucepan, combine dates, water and sugar. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until thickened and dates are tender, stirring constantly, 7-9 minutes. Remove from heat., In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, vanilla, baking soda, salt and almond extract. Cut in shortening until crumbly. Press half onto bottom of a greased 13x9-in. baking dish. Carefully spread with date mixture. , Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture over filling; press down gently. Bake until lightly browned, 25-30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars. If desired, serve with whipped cream.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 207 calories, Fat 7g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 0 cholesterol, Sodium 79mg sodium, Carbohydrate 37g carbohydrate (25g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 2g protein.

GRANDMA'S MISTAKE BARS



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My Grandma used to make these every year for Christmas, and I thought I had lost the recipe but my mom found it the other day, so I thought I sould post it so I never lose it again!

Provided by starryangel777

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 30 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup oleo
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups oatmeal
1/2 cup oleo
1 (12 ounce) package chocolate chips
1 cup eagle brand sweetened condensed milk

Steps:

  • Cream together oleo and brown sugar, then add flour, salt, baking soda and oatmeal. Mix until it is crumbly. Put 1/2 the mixture into a greased 9x13 baking pan.
  • Melt 1 stick of oleo, chocolate chips and sweetened condensed milk together. Stir until smooth.
  • Pour chocolate mixture over oatmeal mixture, then drop spoonfuls of the rest of the oatmeal mixture on top. Bake at 350 for 25 minutes.

BEST DATE BARS



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Date recipes are some of my favorite desserts to cook up. These date treats are very easy to bake, and one sheet of them will yield 48 good-sized bars. I sometimes add nuts, coconut or candied fruit. -Dorothy DeLeske, Scottsdale, Arizona

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 1h

Yield 40 bars.

Number Of Ingredients 11

2-1/2 cups pitted dates, cut up
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups water
1/3 cup coarsely chopped walnuts, optional
1-1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, softened
1 tablespoon water

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine dates, sugar and water. Cook, stirring frequently, until very thick. Stir in walnuts, if desired; cool. , Sift the flour, salt and baking soda together in a large bowl; add oats and brown sugar. Cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Sprinkle water over mixture; stir lightly. Pat half into a greased 13x9-in. baking pan. Spread with date mixture; cover with remaining oat mixture and pat lightly. , Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts :

MY GRANDMA'S PUMPKIN BARS



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This recipe is from the 1940's, from my Grandma's collection. I make them every year for Halloween and Thanksgiving. Wonderful moist texture and frosting, makes a large cookie sheet. May decorate with candy corn for Halloween!

Provided by Grammabobbie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 cups sugar
1 cup vegetable oil
4 eggs (beaten)
1 (15 ounce) can pumpkin
2 cups flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon salt
2 teaspoons cinnamon
1/2 cup raisins (optional)
candy corn (optional)
frosting
5 tablespoons butter (softened)
4 ounces cream cheese (softened)
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 tablespoon milk
1/8 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 cups powdered sugar

Steps:

  • Bars.
  • Use electric mixer.
  • Mix sugar and oil, add eggs and pumpkin.
  • Add dry ingredients, mix well, pour into greased jelly roll pan. Bake at 350 for 30 minutes. Cool.
  • Frosting.
  • Beat with mixer, spread on cooled bars.
  • Oh so yummy!

GRANDMA'S FRUIT BARS



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The aroma is almost Christmas-like because of the cinnamon and cloves. The bars are sweet and spicy and the topping of a light confectioners icing is a nice touch. I think this would also be delicious served with whipped cream. I would take this to a potluck or even a bake sale!

Provided by Jean Fisher

Categories     Cookies

Time 40m

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 c brown sugar, firmly packed
3/4 c shortening, butter flavor
3 c flour
1 c raisins
1/2 c walnut pieces
2 large eggs
1/4 tsp cloves
1/2 tsp cinnamon
1 c coffee
1 tsp baking soda

Steps:

  • 1. Add baking soda to hot coffee. Set aside. Using a regular size cookie sheet, spray with Pam baking spray.
  • 2. Cream sugar, shortening and eggs.
  • 3. Add dry and liquid ingredients alternately.
  • 4. Add raisins. You can substitute dates or candied fruit. Add nuts and blend well.
  • 5. Bake at 350 degrees. Check with toothpick inserted in center. Cool completely. Frost when cool with confectioners frosting.
  • 6. Optional - Cut up walnuts and sprinkle on top of frosting.

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