Date Bars

Name: Date Bars
Ingredients: 2-1/2 cups chopped dates; 1/4 cup sugar; 1-1/2 cups water; 1/3 cup broken walnuts, optional; 1-1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats; 1 cup packed brown sugar; 1/2 cup butter; 1 tablespoon water

11 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

2-1/2 cups chopped dates
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups water
1/3 cup broken walnuts, optional
1-1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon water

Directions

1

In a saucepan, combine dates, sugar and water. Cook, stirring frequently, until thick. Stir in nuts if desired.
2

Meanwhile, in a bowl, sift together flour, salt and baking soda. Add oats and brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add water and mix lightly. Press half into a greased
3

. Spread date mixture on top. Cover with remaining oat mixture; pat lightly.
4

Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned.