Crispy Date Bars

SUBMITTED BY: Anna Sheehan

"I make these chewy bars around the holidays because they make a nice-size batch for my family. Plus, they keep well in the refrigerator, so I can make them when it's convenient."

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PREP TIME	30 Min
COOK TIME	10 Min
READY IN	40 Min

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INGREDIENTS

1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup cold butter or margarine
FILLING:
1 cup chopped dates
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 egg, beaten
2 cups crisp rice cereal
1 cup chopped nuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
FROSTING:
1 (3 ounce) package cream cheese, softened
2 cups confectioners' sugar
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract

DIRECTIONS

In a bowl, combine the flour and sugar; cut in butte until crumbly. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 375 degrees F for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
Meanwhile, in a heavy saucepan, combine dates, sugar and butter; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup hot mixture to egg; return all to pan. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in cereal, nuts and vanilla. Spread over crust. Cool on a wire rack.
In a mixing bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until creamy. Frost cooled bars; cut and store in the refrigerator.