Natural Date Bars Recipe

Name: Natural Date Bars
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: ½ cup salted butter (softened); 1 cup brown sugar; 1 ½ cups all-purpose white flour; ½ teaspoon baking soda; ½ teaspoon salt; 1 cup old fashioned oats; 1 tablespoon water; 1 ¾ cups dates (chopped and pitted); ½ cup golden raisin; 1 ¼ cups water; ¼ cup orange juice

Servings: persons

½ cup salted butter (softened)
1 cup brown sugar
1 ½ cups all-purpose white flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
½ teaspoon salt
1 cup old fashioned oats
1 tablespoon water
1 ¾ cups dates (chopped and pitted)
½ cup golden raisin
1 ¼ cups water
¼ cup orange juice

1
For the filling, in a medium saucepan combine pitted dates, raisins, 1-1/4 cups water, and 1/4 cup of orange juice.
2
Bring to boil; reduce heat.
3
Simmer covered, for 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened.
4
Set aside to cool slightly.
5
Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl beat the butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds.
6
Add the brown sugar; beat until combined.
7
Beat in the flour, baking soda, and salt until crumbly.
8
Stir in the oats and 1 tablespoon water until combined.
9
Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
10
Spread the filling evenly over mixture in pan.
11
Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture evenly on top, pressing slightly into filling.
12
Bake in a 350 degree F oven about 35 minutes or until golden.
13
Cool in pan on a wire rack.
14
Cut into bars.
15
recipe yields 35 bars.

671

kcal

Calories

Fat

105

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 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: ½ cup salted butter (softened), 1 cup brown sugar, 1 ½ cups all-purpose white flour, ½ teaspoon baking soda, and more.

Yes, Natural 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.

Natural Date Bars

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