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Prep Time: 30 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 40 Minutes Servings: 24 |
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I make these chewy bars around the holidays because they make a nice-size batch for my family. Plus, they keep well in the refrigerator, so I can make them when it's convenient. Ingredients:
1 cup king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1/2 cup packed brown sugar |
1/2 cup cold butter |
filling: |
1 cup chopped dates |
1/2 cup sugar |
1/2 cup butter |
1 egg, beaten |
2 cups crisp rice cereal |
1 cup chopped nuts |
1 teaspoon vanilla extract |
frosting: |
1 package (3 ounces) cream cheese, softened |
2 cups confectioners' sugar |
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract |
Directions:
1. In a large bowl, combine the flour and sugar; cut in butter until crumbly. Press into a greased 9-in. square baking pan. Bake at 375° for 10-12 minutes or until golden brown.
2. Meanwhile, in a heavy saucepan, combine the dates, sugar and butter; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; cook and stir for 3 minutes. Add 1/2 cup hot mixture to egg; return all to pan. Bring to a boil. Remove from the heat; stir in cereal, nuts and vanilla. Spread over crust. Cool on a wire rack.
3. In a small bowl, combine frosting ingredients; beat until creamy. Frost bars; cut and store in the refrigerator. Yield: 2 dozen.
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