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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 25 Minutes |
Ready In: 50 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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I've used this recipe for years, shares Suzanne Caithamer of Walton, Kentucky. It's a wonderful addition to care packages and holiday cookie exchanges. Even people who don't like dates love them! You can cut larger squares and add a scoop of ice cream to serve as a dessert. Ingredients:
1 pound pitted whole dates |
2/3 cup packed brown sugar |
2/3 cup orange juice |
3 teaspoons vanilla extract |
crust: |
1-1/2 cups king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats |
1 cup packed brown sugar |
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
dash salt |
1 cup cold butter, cubed |
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts |
vanilla ice cream, optional |
Directions:
1. In a small saucepan, combine the dates, brown sugar and orange juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until thickened and dates are tender, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press half into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Carefully spread with date mixture.
3. Stir walnuts into remaining crumb mixture. Sprinkle over filling; press down gently. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Serve with ice cream if desired. Yield: 2 dozen.
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