Oatmeal Date Bars

9 ingredients
5 steps

Ingredients

  • 1 pkg. pitted dates, chopped
  • 1 c. sugar
  • 1 c. water
  • 2 c. quick oats
  • 1 3/4 c. flour
  • 1 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 tsp. soda
  • 1/2 c. butter
  • 1 tsp. vanilla

Directions

  1. 1
    Place first 3 ingredients in saucepan and cook until thick. Cool.
  2. 2
    Blend the remaining ingredients until the mixture is crumbly. Divide into 2 parts.
  3. 3
    Pack half the mixture in the bottom of a greased pan about 7 1/2 x 11-inches in size. Cover with the cooked date mixture and top with the rest of the dough.
  4. 4
    Bake at 350° for 40 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.
  5. 5
    Frost with confectioners icing, if desired.

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