My Date Bars Recipe

Name: My Date Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 500 g dates, chopped equivalent to 3 cups; 1 ½ cups water; ½ cup margarine, room temperature; ¼ cup butter, room temperature; 1 cup golden brown sugar; 1 teaspoon vanilla extract; 1 large egg, room temperature; 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour; ¼ teaspoon salt; ½ teaspoon baking soda; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats

Servings: persons

500 g dates, chopped equivalent to 3 cups
1 ½ cups water
½ cup margarine, room temperature
¼ cup butter, room temperature
1 cup golden brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 large egg, room temperature
1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
¼ teaspoon salt
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 ½ cups quick-cooking oats

1
FILLING: Place the chopped dates and water in a heavy saucepan.
2
Cover with the lid and simmer on low heat until dates are softened and form into a paste.
3
Cool completely and set aside.
4
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F.
5
BASE & TOPPING: Cream together margarine, butter, sugar and vanilla extract.
6
Beat in egg.
7
Sift in the flour, salt, baking soda and baking powder.
8
Add the oats and mix until incorporated.
9
Pat half the dough on the bottom of a sprayed 9 x 13 inch pan.
10
Spread over the cooled date mixture.
11
Crumble or grate the remaining dough over top.
12
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes until golden brown.
13
Cool slightly in the pan.
14
Cut into bars and cool completely on a wire rack.

646

kcal

Calories

Fat

112

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: 500 g dates, chopped equivalent to 3 cups, 1 ½ cups water, ½ cup margarine, room temperature, ¼ cup butter, room temperature, and more.

Yes, My 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.

My Date Bars

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