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Date Bars from Grandma's Kitchen |
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| Course : |
Bars |
| From: |
HungryMonster.com |
| Serves: |
25-30 squares |
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| As far back as I can remember, my Grandmother made these on special occasions, or just because. And my mother always made them, too. They are just so good and really full of dates , just the way I like them. | | |
Ingredients:
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---CRUST INGREDIENTS |
| 1 3/4 |
cups |
oatmeal |
| 1 1/2 |
cups |
flour |
| 1/2 |
teaspoon |
baking powder |
| 1 |
teaspoon |
baking soda |
| 3/4 |
cup |
butter, melted |
| 1 |
cup |
brown sugar |
| 1/2 |
teaspoon |
salt |
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---DATE FILLING |
| 1 |
pound |
chopped dates |
| 3/4 |
cup |
sugar |
| 1 |
cup |
water |
| 1 |
tablespoons |
butter |
| 1 |
teaspoon |
vanilla |
| 1 |
cup |
chopped walnut |
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Preparation:
1 To make the filling: Boil the dates, sugar, and water until thick, about 5-10 minutes.
2 Add 1 TBSP butter, the vanilla, and the walnuts.
3 Set aside to cool a bit.
4 To prepare the crust: Combine all dry ingredients with the melted butter.
5 Press half of the mixture into a lightly greased 13 x 9 pan.
6 Cover with filling mixture and top with remaining half of crust mixture.
7 Press lightly.
8 Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
9 Please bake NO LONGER THAN THAT!
10 Cut into squares when COMPLETELY cool(this is really important--they'll fall apart if you cut them while still warm).
Yield: 25-30 squares
Preparation time: 20 minutes
Ready in: 45 minutes
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