Date Bars II Recipe
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Date Bars II

By: Lynn Hughes  
"Softly spiced date filling between oatmeal-crumb layers."

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Prep Time:
20 Min
Cook Time:
25 Min
Ready In:
45 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 20 bars
 

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups chopped pitted dates
  • 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice
  • 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 7/8 cup water
  • 2 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1/2 cup packed light brown sugar
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 2 tablespoons water

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease a 9x9 inch square pan. In a small saucepan, combine the dates, 1/4 cup brown sugar, orange zest, cloves, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, allspice, lemon juice and water. Cook over medium-high heat, stirring constantly, until dates are soft and the mixture becomes a thick paste, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool.
  2. To make the crust and topping, stir together the oats, 1/2 cup brown sugar, flour, baking powder, baking soda, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon and salt in a medium bowl. Cut in butter using a pastry cutter or your fingers. Mixture should be coarse and crumbly. Stir in 2 tablespoons water until evenly distributed. Press about 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread the date mixture evenly over the crust all the way to the edges. Sprinkle the remaining crust mixture over the date layer. Press down lightly.
  3. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in the preheated oven, until the top is lightly toasted. Cool completely before cutting into bars.

Nutritional Information open nutritional information

Amount Per Serving  Calories: 184 | Total Fat: 7.5g | Cholesterol: 19mg

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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 11, 2007 by shawn 
YUMMY, I REMEMBER DATE BARS AS A KID AND THEY WE NOT GOOD, THIS RECIPE HOWEVER IS WONDERFUL... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 23, 2008 by Jaime 
My family loved these bars. MORE
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Reviewed on Jan. 28, 2009 by burnit 
Excellent! MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 3, 2007 by hhamelka 
I made these for a family party (my dad loves dates) everyone really liked then and would have... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Nov. 26, 2007 by TINA96 
Oh My Goodness!!! These are by far the best bars. I made them for Thanksgiving and everyone... MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 11, 2007 by Cin 
These are without a doubt the BEST date squares we have ever had. They are so flavorful. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Apr. 9, 2007 by El Oso 
Made them for my family and they loved them. MORE
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Reviewed on Feb. 27, 2006 by GMoe 
Very tasty. Just the right blend of spices. MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2002 by JMSNOWMOM 
did not find this one as flavorful as others, also crumb mixture was to dry MORE
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 0 star rating.
Reviewed on Aug. 29, 2002 by Mick 
Nothing wrong essentially with the recipe, but something lacking. MORE

 
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