APRICOT - DATE BARS

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A moist type bar cookie. Delicious!

Provided by Esther Kenagy

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Date

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
1 ¾ cups drained stewed apricots
½ cup white sugar
2 tablespoons apricot nectar
¾ cup shortening, melted
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
2 cups quick cooking oats
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Steps:

  • To Make Filling: Cook together the dates, drained cooked apricots, white sugar and apricot juice. Cook for about three minutes, or until it resembles jam.
  • To Make Crust: Mix together melted shortening (part butter), brown sugar, all-purpose flour, baking soda, quick cooking oats, and vanilla.
  • Press half of the crust mixture on bottom of well greased 9 x 12 x 2 inch pan. Cover with filling. Top with rest of crumbs. Press down gently.
  • Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 205.1 calories, Carbohydrate 34.5 g, Fat 7 g, Fiber 1.9 g, Protein 2.3 g, SaturatedFat 1.7 g, Sodium 56.5 mg, Sugar 20.8 g

Rayhan
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I've never made apricot date bars before, but this recipe was so easy to follow. They turned out perfectly!


King of Tdm
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I'm allergic to nuts, so I substituted sunflower seeds in the crust. They turned out great!


Gg F
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These bars are so addictive! I can't stop eating them.


HRWK44 SHAIKH
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I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my bars turned out really dry. I think I might have overbaked them.


Suman Poddar
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I made these bars for my kids' school bake sale and they were a huge success. They sold out in minutes!


Mahmoud Hany
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These bars are the perfect treat for a summer picnic.


Authority Joseph
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I'm not a big fan of apricots, but I still enjoyed these bars. The date filling is really good.


Kayra Samayoa
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I followed the recipe exactly and my bars turned out perfectly. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing!


Karim Gad
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These bars are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still pretty good.


Zohaib Saab
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I love the combination of apricots and dates in these bars. They're so chewy and flavorful.


Cristy jade cj (cj)
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These bars are so good! The apricot and date filling is perfectly balanced with the sweet crust.


Mummy Haawa Hawa
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I've made these bars several times now and they're always a crowd pleaser. They're perfect for parties or potlucks.


Jannat Begam
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These apricot date bars were a hit at my last potluck! They're so easy to make and they taste delicious. I love the chewy texture and the sweet and tangy flavor.