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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 32 |
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It's said that they freeze well, but I've never had them around long enough to test that out. Ingredients:
2 3/4 cups pitted dates, chopped (medjool dates preferred) |
1/4 cup granulated sugar |
1 1/2 cups water |
1/3 cup walnuts, chopped (optional) |
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1 1/2 cups rolled oats, quick cooking |
1 cup light brown sugar, packed |
1/2 cup unsalted butter, slightly softened |
1 tablespoon water |
Directions:
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F, then grease a 13 x9 baking pan.
2. In a saucepan, combine dates, granulated sugar & 1 1/2 cups water. Over medium heat, cook, stirring frequently until very thick, then remove from heat & stir in walnuts. Set aside to cool.
3. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, salt & baking soda, then stir in the oats & brown sugar.
4. Cut in the butter until mixture is crumbly, then sprinkle the tablespoon of water over the mixture & lightly stir, before patting HALF of this mixture into the prepared baking pan.
5. Spread the date mixture over this bottom layer & then cover the date mixture with the remaining oat mixture, patting down lightly.
6. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned, then cool on a wire rack before cutting into bars.
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