Bubby's Date Bars

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   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2. 2

   Prepare Date Filling: Combine dates and water in a saucepan.

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   Cook, stirring over low heat until thick (about 10 minutes) Cool; set aside.

4. 4

   Mix soft butter and brown sugar thoroughly.

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   Combine flour, baking soda and salt; stir into butter mixture.

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   Add oats; mix.

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   Place half of the crumb mixture in a greased 13 x 9 baking pan.

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   Press and flatten to cover bottom of pan.

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   Spread with cooled Date Filling.

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    Cover with remaining crumb mixture and pat lightly to smooth surface.

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    Bake 25-30 minutes until lightly browned.

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    While warm, cut into bars and remove from pan.

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    NOTE: Though I didn't write it into the recipe, sometimes I add a little lemon rind and lemon juice to the date filling.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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