Baba'S Date Bars - (Aka Matrimony Cake) Recipe

Name: Baba'S Date Bars - (Aka Matrimony Cake)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup packed dates; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1 teaspoon Grated lemon rind (organic); 1 1/2 cups All purpose unbleached flour; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 cup butter (softened); 1 cup Brown or Demerra sugar (loose pack); 1 1/2 cups Large Flake Oatmeal*; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

Servings: persons

1 cup packed dates
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 teaspoon Grated lemon rind (organic)
1 1/2 cups All purpose unbleached flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup butter (softened)
1 cup Brown or Demerra sugar (loose pack)
1 1/2 cups Large Flake Oatmeal*
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon

1
In a medium sized pot, place dates, water, sugar, lemon juice and rind and cook on medium heat for approximately 15 minutes until dates are soft and thickened, take of heat and set aside.
2
In large bowl, place flour, baking powder and soda, rub in butter with tips of fingers or in a mixer, add sugar and oatmeal. Mix well, mixture will hold together but not dry or too wet. Spread half of the mixture in a light greased 9x9 baking pan, pat to press down well into corners, make smooth. Cover with the cooled date mixture spreading evenly. Cover with the remaining oatmeal mixture. Bake in 350 degree oven for 30 minutes, top should be lightly browned when done. Cool on rack and cut into squares when cooled in pan. Enjoy!
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*In a pinch quick oats may be substituted.

796

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup packed dates, 1/2 cup water, 2 tablespoons Brown Sugar, 1 teaspoon lemon juice, and more.

Yes, Baba'S Date Bars - (Aka Matrimony Cake) falls under the Baking & Desserts category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3–5 days. For longer storage, freeze for up to 3 months — no need to refrigerate or reheat.

Baba'S Date Bars - (Aka Matrimony Cake)

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