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Crispy Date Bars

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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Original Recipe Yield 24 servings
 

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

  1. 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.
  2. 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.
  3. In a mixing bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until creamy. Frost cooled bars; cut and store in the refrigerator.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2007 by Susan 
I have been making these bars for years. This bar recipe is where I began to love date... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on May 7, 2008 by 070707at7am 
Yummy! Rich, buttery, quite sweet but a hit with everyone who tried them. I had to add a teeny... MORE

 
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