DATE BAR DESSERT

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MY MOTHER copied this recipe from a Quaker Oats box in the 1950s, and it remains one of our favorite treats today. I serve these date-filled squares as a snack or for dessert topped with a dollop of whipped cream. -Jill McCon, Montrose, Michigan

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 18 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1-3/4 cups old-fashioned oats
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed
2-1/2 cups chopped dates
3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
Whipped topping

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. Press into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. , In a large saucepan, combine the dates, sugar and water. Cook for 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring frequently. Stir in walnuts. Spread over crust. , Bake at 350° for 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares; top with whipped topping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 323 calories, Fat 13g fat (7g saturated fat), Cholesterol 27mg cholesterol, Sodium 244mg sodium, Carbohydrate 52g carbohydrate (36g sugars, Fiber 3g fiber), Protein 4g protein.

Manoj Xettri
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These date bars are the perfect dessert for a party. They're easy to make and they're always a hit. I highly recommend them.


Thao Family
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I love the combination of the dates and the walnuts in these bars. They're so chewy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Femi Ogunleye
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These date bars are delicious! I made them for my husband's birthday and he loved them. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Mommy
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I've tried many date bar recipes and this one is by far the best. They're so moist and flavorful, and the crust is perfect. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Dx Alim
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These date bars are the bomb! I made them for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them.


Surendra Kumal
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I love these date bars! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family. I highly recommend them.


SADEEYA UMAR
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These date bars are amazing! I made them for my family and they loved them. They're so moist and flavorful, and the crust is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Keshav Singh
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I've made these date bars several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love the combination of the sweet dates and the crispy crust.


Fousena ebere
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These date bars are the perfect dessert for a party. They're easy to make and they're always a hit. I highly recommend them.


Shreebas Howlader
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I love the combination of the dates and the walnuts in these bars. They're so chewy and flavorful. I will definitely be making these again.


Zuhar Abbas
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These date bars are delicious! I made them for my husband's birthday and he loved them. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Katrina Rosario
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I've tried many date bar recipes and this one is by far the best. They're so moist and flavorful, and the crust is perfect. I will definitely be making these again and again.


Shepon Ali
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These date bars are the bomb! I made them for a potluck and they were gone in minutes. Everyone loved them.


Pink Panther
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I love these date bars! They're so easy to make and they're always a hit with my friends and family. I highly recommend them.


Dorcas Asamera TV
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These date bars are amazing! I made them for my family and they loved them. They're so moist and flavorful, and the crust is perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Kgothatsolenn Molokomme
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I've made these date bars several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they're always delicious. I love the combination of the sweet dates and the crispy crust.


Nkanyiso Sibeko
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These date bars are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, they're delicious, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. I highly recommend them!


Emily Bier
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I made these date bars for a party last weekend and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe. They're really easy to make and they're so delicious. I highly recommend them.


shen kats
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These date bars are incredible! They're so moist and flavorful, and the crust is the perfect combination of crispy and chewy. I will definitely be making these again and again.