DATE BARS FROM THE PAST

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Remember those wonderful date bars that you could make from a mix? I grew up eating these every chance I got. And now this mix is no where to be found. I found the recipe. If this isn't recipe isn't the same recipe, the results are just as wonderful!

Provided by Diane Atherton

Categories     Other Snacks

Time 50m

Number Of Ingredients 11

INGREDIENTS FOR CRUMB CRUST
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
1 c margarine or butter, softened or slightly melted
1 3/4 c all purpose flour, or wheat flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 1/2 c cup quick cooking oats
INGREDIENTS FOR DATE FILLING
3 c dates, chopped
1/4 c sugar
1 1/2 c water

Steps:

  • 1. Preheat oven to 400 degrees.
  • 2. Prepare Date Filling: Cook dates, 1/4 cup sugar and water over low heat about 10 minutes; stirring constantly, until thickened; set aside to cool
  • 3. Grease 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. Mix brown sugar and margarine; mix in remaining ingredients until crumbly. Press ½ of the crumb mixture evenly in bottom of pan. Spread with Date Filling. Top with remaining crumb mixture; press lightly.
  • 4. Bake 25 to 35 minutes or until light brown; cool slightly. Cut into 2 x 1½-inch bars.

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