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Prep Time: 20 Minutes Cook Time: 35 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 36 |
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I used to be the cafeteria manager at a grade school and these bars were always a hit. Ingredients:
2-1/2 cups chopped dates |
1/4 cup sugar |
1-1/2 cups water |
1/3 cup broken walnuts, optional |
1-1/4 cups sifted king arthur unbleached all-purpose flour |
1 teaspoon salt |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats |
1 cup packed brown sugar |
1/2 cup butter |
1 tablespoon water |
Directions:
1. In a saucepan, combine dates, sugar and water. Cook, stirring frequently, until thick. Stir in nuts if desired.
2. Meanwhile, in a bowl, sift together flour, salt and baking soda. Add oats and brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add water and mix lightly. Press half into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Spread date mixture on top. Cover with remaining oat mixture; pat lightly.
3. Bake at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned. Yield: 3-4 dozen.
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