Date Bars Recipe – Eats Now

Name: Date Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: DATE FILLING; 3 cups dates, chopped; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 1/2 cups water; CRUST MIXTURE; 1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine; 1/4 cup shortening; 1 cup brown sugar, packed; 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats

Servings: persons

DATE FILLING
3 cups dates, chopped
1/4 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups water
CRUST MIXTURE
1/2 cup butter or 1/2 cup margarine
1/4 cup shortening
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats

1
Date Filling: Mix 3 cups chopped dates (1 lb.) with 1/4 cup sugar and 1 1/2 cups water in saucepan.
2
Cook over low heat, stirring constantly, about 10 minutes or until thickened; Cool.
3
Grease 13x9 baking pan.
4
Crust Mixture: Cream butter, shortening, and brown sugar.
5
Mix in remaining ingredients.
6
Press half the mixture in bottom of pan.
7
Spread with filling.
8
Top with remaining crumble mixture, pressing lightly.
9
Bake at 400u00b0F 25 to 30 minutes or until light brown.
10
While warm, cut into bars about 2 inches X 1 1/2 inches.
11
VARIATION: You can omit date filling and substitute 1 cup of your favorite jam.

783

kcal

Calories

Fat

129

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

No additional tips available.

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: DATE FILLING, 3 cups dates, chopped, 1/4 cup sugar, 1 1/2 cups water, and more.

Yes, Date Bars falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Date Bars

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