Date Loaf Bars Recipe

Name: Date Loaf Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 (8 ounce) package dates, pitted and chopped (I can usually find this all in one package, no pitting or chopping!); 1 cup sugar; 1 ½ cups water; 2 cups all-purpose flour; 2 cups quick-cooking oats, uncooked; 1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed; 1 teaspoon baking soda; ⅛ teaspoon salt; 1 cup butter, melted; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; powdered sugar

Servings: persons

1 (8 ounce) package dates, pitted and chopped (I can usually find this all in one package, no pitting or chopping!)
1 cup sugar
1 ½ cups water
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 cups quick-cooking oats, uncooked
1 cup dark brown sugar, firmly packed
1 teaspoon baking soda
⅛ teaspoon salt
1 cup butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
powdered sugar

1
Combine the dates, 1 cup sugar, and water in a medium saucepan.
2
Bring to a boil; reduce heat, and simmer uncovered, for 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently.
3
Remove from the heat, and let cool.
4
Combine the flour and the next 4 ingredients in a large bowl, stirring well.
5
Add butter and vanilla, stirring well.
6
Press half of the oat mixture into a greased and floured 13 x 9x 2 inch pan.
7
Pour the cooled date mixture over the crust.
8
Crumble the remaining half of the oat mixture over the date mixture.
9
Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until set and lightly browned.
10
Let it cool on a wire rack.
11
Cover and chill until it is firm.
12
Cut into bars; gently roll the bars in powdered sugar.

1206

kcal

Calories

Fat

180

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 (8 ounce) package dates, pitted and chopped (I can usually find this all in one package, no pitting or chopping!), 1 cup sugar, 1 ½ cups water, 2 cups all-purpose flour, and more.

Yes, Date Loaf 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 Loaf Bars

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