Here’s a simple treat. Old-Fashioned Date Bars! Simple to make, simple to serve and simple to eat. But they are also a delicious one; especially if you love dates in any fashion like I do.
They have a soft yet crispy crust with a creamy date, walnut and coconut filling sandwiched between.
The coconut, I think, makes a great addition.
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Old-Fashioned Date Bars
Ingredients
For the Date Filling:
- 1 lb chopped dates See notes
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup chopped walnuts toasted
- 1 cup coconut
For the Crust:
- 1 3/4 cups oatmeal
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 cup butter melted
Instructions
To Make the Filling:
- Boil dates, sugar, and water until thick, about 5-10 minutes. Add the butter, vanilla, walnuts and coconut and mix thoroughly.
- Set aside to cool a bit.
Prepare the crust:
- Combine the dry ingredients and mix well. Add the melted butter and mix until thoroughly combined.
- Firmly press half of the mixture into a lightly greased 13 x 9 pan.
- Cover with filling mixture.
- Top with remaining half of crust mixture. Press lightly.
- Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes; watch carefully and do not overbake.
- Cut into squares when cool and store in an airtight container.
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