CRUMB-TOPPED DATE BARS

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The basic dough doubles as a shortbread-like crust and crumbly topping for these sweet date bars. —Gloria McBride, Payson, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 45m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 5

Ingredients

1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 cups Basic Cookie Dough

Steps:

In a saucepan, bring the dates, sugar, water and lemon juice to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 5 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from the heat; cool. , Press half of the cookie dough into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Spread with date mixture. Crumble remaining dough over filling. Bake at 375° for 25-30 minutes or until top is golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 141 calories, Fat 5g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 17mg cholesterol, Sodium 77mg sodium, Carbohydrate 23g carbohydrate (15g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 2g protein.