Date Bars

Name: Date Bars
Ingredients: 1 34 cups oatmeal; 12 cup wheat germ; 12 teaspoon baking powder; 1 teaspoon baking soda; 12 cup butter, melted; 12 cup brown sugar; 12 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon nutmeg; 1 teaspoon cinnamon; 4 tablespoons applesauce; 1 lb chopped dates; 34 cup honey; 1 cup water; 1 tablespoon butter; 1 cup chopped nuts

15 ingredients

11 steps

Ingredients

1 34 cups oatmeal
12 cup wheat germ
12 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon baking soda
12 cup butter, melted
12 cup brown sugar
12 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon nutmeg
1 teaspoon cinnamon
4 tablespoons applesauce
1 lb chopped dates
34 cup honey
1 cup water
1 tablespoon butter
1 cup chopped nuts

Directions

1

Make the filling: Boil dates, honey, and water until thick, about 5-10 minutes.
2

add the nuts.
3

Set aside to cool a bit.
4

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

Smooth on Apple Sauce.
8

Press lightly.
9

Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
10

Cut into squares when cool.
11

Place in fridge to firm up.