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Prep Time: 25 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 35 Minutes Servings: 35 |
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A wholesome tasty treat made from only the finest ingredients. Ingredients:
1/2 cup salted butter (softened) |
1 cup brown sugar |
1 1/2 cups all-purpose white flour |
1/2 teaspoon baking soda |
1/2 teaspoon salt |
1 cup old fashioned oats |
1 tablespoon water |
1 3/4 cups dates (chopped and pitted) |
1/2 cup golden raisin |
1 1/4 cups water |
1/4 cup orange juice |
Directions:
1. For the filling, in a medium saucepan combine pitted dates, raisins, 1-1/4 cups water, and 1/4 cup of orange juice. Bring to boil; reduce heat. Simmer covered, for 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened. Set aside to cool slightly.
2. Meanwhile, in a large mixing bowl beat the butter with an electric mixer on medium to high speed for 30 seconds. Add the brown sugar; beat until combined. Beat in the flour, baking soda, and salt until crumbly. Stir in the oats and 1 tablespoon water until combined. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a 13x9x2 inch baking pan.
3. Spread the filling evenly over mixture in pan. Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture evenly on top, pressing slightly into filling. Bake in a 350 degree F oven about 35 minutes or until golden. Cool in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars. recipe yields 35 bars.
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