Matrimonial Bars

9 ingredients
4 steps

Ingredients

  • 3 C cut up dates
  • 1/4 C Sugar (optional)
  • 1 1/2 C Water
  • 3/4 C Butter
  • 1 C Packed Brown Sugar
  • 1 3/4 C Sifted Flour
  • 1 tsp Salt
  • 1/2 tsp Baking Soda
  • 1 1/2 C Reg or Quick Oats

Directions

  1. 1
    Combine dates, sugar & water in saucepan; cook over low heat, stirring constantly, til thickened. About 10 mins. Set aside to cool.
  2. 2
    Cream butter & sugar. Sift flour, salt & soda; stir into butter mixture. Stir in oats, mixing thoroughly. Place half of the crumb mixture in greased 9 x 13 pan, pressing & flattening with hands to cover bottom.
  3. 3
    Spread with coooled date filling. Cover with remaining crumb mixture patting lightly.
  4. 4
    Bake at 375 F 25-30 minutes til lightly browned. While warem, cut & remove from pan.

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