OLD FASHIONED DATE NUT BARS

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Old Fashioned Date Nut Bars - An old fashioned treat that has never gone out of favor; sweetened dates are combined with a crumbled oat topping. Perfection.

Provided by @MakeItYours

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 lb chopped dates (See notes)
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup water
1 Tbsp butter
1 tsp vanilla
1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
1 cup coconut
1 3/4 cups oatmeal
1 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp baking powder
1 tsp baking soda
3/4 cup butter, melted

Steps:

  • Boil dates, sugar, and water until thick, about 5-10 minutes. Add the butter, vanilla, walnuts and coconut and mix thoroughly.
  • Set aside to cool a bit.
  • Combine the dry ingredients and mix well. Add the melted butter and mix until thoroughly combined.
  • Firmly press half of the mixture into a lightly greased 13 x 9 pan.
  • Cover with filling mixture.
  • Top with remaining half of crust mixture. Press lightly.
  • Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes; watch carefully and do not overbake.
  • Cut into squares when cool and store in an airtight container.

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