Date Oatmeal Bars
This is a classic Date Bar recipe from Betty Crocker Kitchens. Who knew? This is an amazing recipe for date bars. They are not too sweet, but still crispy crust and great chewy center. They also freeze well.
Servings: 36 servings
Calories: 102kcal
Ingredients
Ingredients
Date Filling
- 3 cups pitted dates 1 lb chopped
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
Bars
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup butter or margarine, softened
- 1 3/4 cups all-purpose or whole wheat flour
- 1 1/2 cups quick oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
Instructions
- In 2-quart saucepan, cook filling ingredients over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool 5 minutes.
- Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening.
- In large bowl, stir brown sugar and butter until well mixed. Stir in flour, oats, baking soda and salt until crumbly. Press half of the crumb mixture evenly in bottom of pan. Spread with filling. Top with remaining crumb mixture; press lightly.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until light brown. Cool 5 minutes in pan on cooling rack. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows while warm.
Nutrition
Calories: 102kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 2g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 57mg | Potassium: 116mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 15g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 20mg | Iron: 1mg