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Ultimate Date Bars

Ultimate Date Bars: Comforting Bake to Savor Every Bite

Ultimate Date Bars combine a buttery oatmeal crust with a luscious date filling, evoking cherished memories in every bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Cooling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 12 bars
Course: Desserts
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Crust
  • 1 cup Unsalted Butter Provides richness; substitute with coconut oil for dairy-free.
  • 1 cup Light Brown Sugar Adds moisture; can replace with coconut sugar.
  • 1 cup All-Purpose Flour Can use gluten-free flour.
  • 2 cups Old Fashioned Oats Quick oats can be used.
  • 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon Salt Use sea salt or kosher salt.
For the Filling
  • 2 cups Chopped Pitted Dates Whole dates can be used if chopped.
  • 1/2 cup Sugar Adjust according to sweetness of dates.
  • 1/2 cup Water No substitutions needed.

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch Baking Pan
  • medium bowl
  • Large mixing bowl
  • electric mixer
  • medium saucepan
  • spatula

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) and grease a 9"x13" baking dish.
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  2. In a bowl, whisk together flour, oats, baking soda, and salt.
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  3. Cream together butter and brown sugar in a large mixing bowl.
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  4. Add dry ingredients to the creamed mixture and combine until crumbly.
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  5. In a saucepan, combine dates, sugar, and water, and cook on low until thick.
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  6. Press half of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the greased baking pan.
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  7. Spread the date filling over the crust in the baking pan.
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  8. Crumble the remaining mixture over the date filling and press down lightly.
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  9. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and edges pull away from the pan.
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  10. Let cool for 15 minutes, then slice into bars.
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Nutrition

Serving: 1barCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 20mgSodium: 100mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 2gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 300IUCalcium: 30mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Use pre-chopped dates to save time, and wrap bars in wax paper for better freezing.

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