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Apricot - Date Bars

By: Esther Kenagy

"A moist type bar cookie. Delicious!"

Rate/Review | Read Reviews (2)

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Original Recipe Yield 4 dozen

Ingredients

1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1 3/4 cups drained stewed apricots
1/2 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons apricot nectar
3/4 cup shortening, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups quick cooking oats
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions

To Make Filling: Cook together the dates, drained cooked apricots, white sugar and apricot juice. Cook for about three minutes, or until it resembles jam.
To Make Crust: Mix together melted shortening (part butter), brown sugar, all-purpose flour, baking soda, quick cooking oats, and vanilla.
Press half of the crust mixture on bottom of well greased 9 x 12 x 2 inch pan. Cover with filling. Top with rest of crumbs. Press down gently.
Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).