BEST EVER DATE BARS

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Date bars are so good! This recipe is from an old cookbook of my mom's,(McCall's or Betty Crocker) and is a fond memory of my childhood. The index card I'm copying it from is one of the most stained in my collection. So trust me! You'll love these!

Provided by Recipe Junkie

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 45m

Yield 24 bars

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 cups pitted dates
1/2 cup sugar
1 grated orange, zest of
1/4 cup orange juice
1/2 cup chopped nuts (optional)
1 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup Quaker Oats (I never worry about whether they're quick cooking or not! I just dump 'em in!)
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • For filling, combine all filling ingredients except for nuts in medium sized saucepan.
  • Cook over low heat, stirring occasionally til thickened.
  • Cool.
  • Stir in nuts.
  • For base, sift together flour, soda and salt.
  • Add oats and sugar.
  • Mix well.
  • Stir in butter.
  • Mix til crumbly.
  • Press 2/3 of mixture into greased 8" square pan.
  • Spread filling evenly over flour mixture.
  • Top with remaining mixture.
  • Pack light.
  • Bake at 350 for 30-35 minutes.
  • Cool completely!(Very important).
  • Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 159.5, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 2.5, Cholesterol 10.2, Sodium 106, Carbohydrate 30.7, Fiber 1.7, Sugar 22.7, Protein 1.5

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