Date Oat Bars

Name: Date Oat Bars
Ingredients: 1-3/4 cups chopped dates; 1/2 cup water; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 1 teaspoon grated orange zest; 2 tablespoons orange juice; 1 teaspoon lemon juice; 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 1 cup cold butter; 1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats; 1 cup packed brown sugar

13 ingredients

4 steps

Ingredients

1-3/4 cups chopped dates
1/2 cup water
2 tablespoons brown sugar
1 teaspoon grated orange zest
2 tablespoons orange juice
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter
1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup packed brown sugar

Directions

1

In a small saucepan, combine the dates, water, brown sugar and orange zest. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, about 4 minutes. Cook and stir 3 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat. Stir in orange and lemon juices. Cool to room temperature.
2

In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add oats and brown sugar; mix well. Set aside half for the topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased
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4

Drop date mixture by small spoonfuls onto crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture; press down gently. Bake at 325° for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.