Crispy Date Bars Recipe

Name: Crispy Date Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 cup all-purpose flour; 1/2 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup cold butter; 1 cup chopped dates; 1/2 cup sugar; 1/2 cup butter; 1 large egg, beaten; 2 cups crisp rice cereal; 1 cup chopped nuts; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 3 ounces cream cheese, softened; 2 cups confectioners' sugar; 1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

Servings: persons

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cold butter
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 large egg, beaten
2 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3 ounces cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

1
In a large bowl, combine the flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 375u00b0 for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
2
Meanwhile, in a heavy saucepan, combine the dates, sugar and butter; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup hot mixture to egg; return all to pan. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in cereal, nuts and vanilla. Spread over crust. Cool on a wire rack.
3
In a small bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until creamy. Frost bars; cut and store in the refrigerator.

1551

kcal

Calories

Fat

250

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* 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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 cup all-purpose flour, 1/2 cup packed brown sugar, 1/2 cup cold butter, 1 cup chopped dates, and more.

Yes, Crispy Date Bars 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.

Crispy Date Bars

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