Description
Date Bars. From Alissa.
Ingredients
Scale
- 12 ounces (340g) chopped dates
- 1 cup (240ml) water
- 1/2 cup (100g) sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla
- 1 1/2 cups (150g) oats
- 1 1/2 cups (190g) flour
- 1 cup (200g) brown sugar
- 3/4 cup (170g) cold butter
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- Simmer dates, water, and white sugar until thick, about 8 minutes. Stir in vanilla and cool.
- Heat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Cut butter into oats, flour, brown sugar, soda, and salt.
- Press half into a 9×13 pan, spread the dates, and crumble the rest on top. Bake 28 to 32 minutes.
Notes
Cool the date filling before it goes on the crust or the bottom layer steams.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American