Best 3 Date Filled Cookie Bars Recipes

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Indulge in a delightful culinary journey with our enticing date-filled cookie bars! These delectable treats are a perfect blend of chewy cookie crust, sweet and gooey date filling, and a sprinkle of crunchy nuts. Our collection features three irresistible variations to satisfy every palate: classic date-filled cookie bars, luscious chocolate-dipped date bars, and delightful vegan date and oat bars. Each recipe is meticulously crafted with simple ingredients and easy-to-follow instructions, ensuring a successful baking experience for home chefs of all skill levels. Embark on a delectable adventure as you create these date-filled wonders, perfect for any occasion.

**Recipes:**

* **Classic Date-Filled Cookie Bars:** Experience the timeless charm of these classic cookie bars. A buttery cookie crust cradles a layer of soft and chewy dates, creating a harmonious balance of flavors.

* **Chocolate-Dipped Date Bars:** Elevate your taste buds with these decadent chocolate-dipped date bars. A rich chocolate coating envelops the date-filled cookie bars, resulting in an irresistible combination of flavors and textures.

* **Vegan Date and Oat Bars:** Embark on a healthier journey with these wholesome vegan date and oat bars. A combination of oats, dates, and nuts creates a nutritious and satisfying snack or dessert option.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

DATE NUT BARS



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I've had this recipe since 1938, when the girls I worked with game me a bridal shower. One of their presents was a recipe box filled with their favorites. Inside, I found this recipe, and I've used it for just about every occasion since. They're always well received.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 30m

Yield 5 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 10

2 cups sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
2 cups chopped dates
2 cups chopped walnuts or pecans
4 large eggs, lightly beaten, room temperature
2 tablespoons butter, melted
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
Confectioners' sugar

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the sugar, flour, baking powder, salt, dates and nuts. Add the eggs, butter and vanilla; stir just until dry ingredients are moistened (batter will be very stiff). , Spread in a greased 15x10x1-in. baking pan. Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown. Cool bars on a wire rack. Dust with confectioners' sugar. ,

Nutrition Facts : Calories 182 calories, Fat 6g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 30mg cholesterol, Sodium 63mg sodium, Carbohydrate 30g carbohydrate (21g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

DATE BARS



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The underrated dried fruit takes center stage in these chewy, irresistible bars. Martha made this recipe on "Martha Bakes" episode 710.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Dessert & Treats Recipes     Cookie Recipes

Yield Makes 16

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/2 cup (1 stick) unsalted cold butter, cut into small pieces, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1 large egg, lightly beaten
2 cups dried dates, pitted and chopped
1/2 cup granulated sugar
1/2 cup apple cider
1 teaspoon grated lemon zest
2/3 cup rolled oats
1/2 cup unbleached all-purpose flour
1/4 cup packed light-brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon kosher salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
4 tablespoons unsalted butter, room temperature

Steps:

  • Make the crust: Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Butter a 9-by-9-inch baking pan. Line with parchment paper, leaving a 2-inch overhang. Butter parchment; set aside.
  • In the bowl of a food processor, combine flour, sugar, salt, and butter. Pulse to combine. Add egg and pulse until evenly moistened. Transfer mixture to prepared pan; press into bottom (use the base of a dry measuring cup or a small offset spatula to help). Freeze for 10 minutes. Bake until lightly golden, 20 to 25 minutes.
  • Make the filling: In a saucepan, combine dates, sugar, and cider. Cook over medium heat until soft and the consistency of jam. Using a hand blender, puree mixture until smooth. Stir in lemon zest. Spread mixture evenly over baked crust.
  • Make the topping: In a medium bowl, whisk together oats, flour, brown sugar, salt, and cinnamon. Using your hands, work in butter to form crumbs. Evenly distribute crumbs over filling to cover. Bake until topping is golden brown and filling is set, 20 to 25 minutes. Run a paring knife around edges of pan to loosen; let cool completely in pan on wire rack. Using parchment overhang, remove from pan; cut into squares using a serrated knife.

DATE BARS



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Dessert ready in about an hour! Enjoy classic date filled bars in a new way - a wonderful treat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

3 cups chopped pitted dates (1 lb)
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 3/4 cups all-purpose* or whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In 2-quart saucepan, cook filling ingredients over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool 5 minutes.
  • Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening.
  • In large bowl, stir brown sugar and butter until well mixed. Stir in flour, oats, baking soda and salt until crumbly. Press half of the crumb mixture evenly in bottom of pan. Spread with filling. Top with remaining crumb mixture; press lightly.
  • Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until light brown. Cool 5 minutes in pan on cooling rack. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g

Tips:

- Use a good quality, soft, and spreadable butter or margarine for the best results. - Make sure the butter is cold before using it. This will help to keep the cookie bars from spreading too much in the oven. - If you don't have any salted butter, you can add a pinch of salt to the dough. - Be careful not to overmix the dough. Overmixing will result in tough cookie bars. - If you don't have any brown sugar, you can use granulated sugar instead. However, the cookie bars will be less moist and chewy. - Be sure to press the cookie dough firmly into the pan. This will help to prevent the cookie bars from crumbling. - Bake the cookie bars until they are just set. Overbaking will result in dry and crumbly cookie bars. - Let the cookie bars cool completely before cutting them into bars. This will help to prevent them from falling apart.

Conclusion:

Date-filled cookie bars are a delicious and easy-to-make treat that are perfect for any occasion. They are soft, chewy, and filled with a sweet and gooey date filling. These cookie bars are sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them. So next time you are looking for a sweet treat, give these date-filled cookie bars a try. You won't be disappointed!

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