Date Filled Cookie Bars Recipe

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Most Helpful Positive Review

Nov 10, 2010

I have used this recipe many times, and it is my husband's favorite. Two tips: use less dates, two cups at most, or they are too rich. Also, toast your walnuts before chopping them for the crust. The combo of toasted walnuts, butter, dates - SO good, and very similar to those my mom used to make. Thanks for the recipe.

—MexicoKaren

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Most Helpful Critical Review

Mar 04, 2004

The cookies were okay.. but just okay!

—BLANGE

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14 Ratings

Nov 19, 2003

Great recipe! Look no further for a recipe producing that old-fashioned oatmeal wdates and nuts flavors without the hassle of making individual cookies! The filling is very rich (and there was plenty of it), so I cut the bars thin and had far more than 24. Deducted one star only because I had a hard time putting the top half of the pastry in place. Guess I need practice. Thanks Holly!

—DEB24

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Nov 16, 2006

These cookies are SO good! I wish I could give them 10 stars. And not too hard to make! A spatula works best for spreading the layers. Thank you!

—PTEETSA

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Dec 27, 2005

This is the best recipe for Date Bars I've ever tried - and I've tasted many. Worth the effort.

—Sr. Christine

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Dec 21, 2009

FINALLY A DATE NUT BAR LIKE THE ONES MY MOTHER USED TO MAKE. THANK YOU SO MUCH FOR SHARING THIS RECIPE. I HAVE SEARCHED FOR YEARS TRYING TO FIND THIS TYPE DATE NUT BAR - JUST LIKE THE BAKERY MAKES THEM!!! GREAT!!!

—DONNA

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Dec 24, 2011

my oven might be off, but they needed another 12-15 minutes of cooking time.... I noticed there is no egg, and that may be why...all in all happy to have another recipe easily converted to a gluten-free dessert...I subbed the flour, combined rice, almond and gluten free flour....I always add a TBL of molasses to remove the aftertaste of the sourghum---it works every time!

—Noglutengrame

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Sep 14, 2011

I remember making ones like this from a box,those were not even close, these are so much better!! Tried choc chips on one side my wife loves me now

—dz

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Nutrition

Calories
279 kcal
14%

Carbohydrates
44.4 g
14%

Cholesterol
20 mg
7%

Fat
11.3 g
17%

Fiber
2.7 g
11%

Protein
2.9 g
6%

Sodium
84 mg
3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

Nutritional Information

Date Filled Cookie Bars

Serving Size: 1/24 of a recipe
Servings Per Recipe: 24
Amount Per Serving
** Calories: 279
** Calories from Fat: 102

% Daily Value *
** Total Fat 11.3g 17 %
** Saturated Fat 5.2g 26 %
** Cholesterol 20mg 7 %
** Sodium 84mg 3 %
** Potassium 189mg 5 %
** Total Carbohydrates 44.4g 14 %
** Dietary Fiber 2.7g 11 %
** Protein 2.9g 6 %
** Sugars 31g
** Vitamin A 5 %
** Vitamin C < 1 %
** Calcium 3 %
** Iron 11 %
** Thiamin 14 %
** Niacin 11 %
** Vitamin B6 4 %
** Magnesium 9 %
** Folate 15 %

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
** Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.
(-) Information is not currently available for this nutrient. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.