Marzipan Date Bars Recipe

Name: Marzipan Date Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup butter, softened; 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed; 1/4 cup white sugar; 1 egg; 1 teaspoon vanilla; 3/4 cup flour (I use whole wheat pastry flour); 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon; 1 1/2 cups oats; 1 (8 ounce) package chopped dates (I like Amport brand); 1 (7 ounce) package pure almond paste (I use Odense brand)

Servings: persons

1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed
1/4 cup white sugar
1 egg
1 teaspoon vanilla
3/4 cup flour (I use whole wheat pastry flour)
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/2 cups oats
1 (8 ounce) package chopped dates (I like Amport brand)
1 (7 ounce) package pure almond paste (I use Odense brand)

1
Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2
Cream butter and both sugars together in a large bowl.
3
Add egg and vanilla then blend well. Next add flour, baking soda, and cinnamon.
4
Add oats and dates and stir to blend.
5
Press half the date mixture into an ungreased 8X8 glass baking dish.
6
Roll the almond paste between 2 sheets of wax paper to form an 8X8 square.
7
Place the almond paste on top of the date layer in the dish and press into place.
8
Put the rest of the date mix on top of the marzipan layer and press it flat on top.
9
Bake uncovered for 30 minutes. Let cool for 10 minutes or more before cutting.

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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: 1/2 cup butter, softened, 1/2 cup light brown sugar, packed, 1/4 cup white sugar, 1 egg, and more.

Yes, Marzipan 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.

Marzipan Date Bars

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