DATE FILLED COOKIE BARS

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The name says it all. A delicious bar cookie with rich date filling.

Provided by MARBALET

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     Fruit Cookie Recipes     Date

Yield 24

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 pound dates, pitted and chopped
1 cup white sugar
½ cup water
1 teaspoon lemon zest
2 teaspoons orange zest
1 ½ cups rolled oats
1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
½ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 cup butter, melted
⅓ cup confectioners' sugar for dusting

Steps:

  • In a medium saucepan bring the dates, sugar, water, lemon zest and orange zest to a boil. Boil for 3 minutes, stirring constantly, then remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
  • Preheat the oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x13 inch baking pan.
  • In a medium bowl, stir together the rolled oats, flour, baking soda, brown sugar and cinnamon. Stir in the walnuts and melted butter. Mixture will be somewhat crumbly. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread the date filling evenly over the crust. Crumble the rest of the crust mixture over the filling, and pat down slightly.
  • Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in the preheated oven. Cut into bars while warm. Dust with confectioners' sugar when cooled.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 279.4 calories, Carbohydrate 44.4 g, Cholesterol 20.3 mg, Fat 11.3 g, Fiber 2.7 g, Protein 2.9 g, SaturatedFat 5.2 g, Sodium 84.3 mg, Sugar 31 g

R Moocher
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I'm not usually a big fan of date-filled desserts, but these cookie bars were surprisingly delicious. The dates added a nice chewy texture and the oat topping was the perfect finishing touch.


Casper Jennings
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These cookie bars are so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love the oat topping and the way the dates melt in your mouth.


Belayet Hossain
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I love the way the dates add a chewy texture to these cookie bars. They're also the perfect amount of sweetness.


Miss MUNIRA MAHOMED
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These date-filled cookie bars are the perfect combination of chewy, sweet, and flavorful. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Saboor Nasser
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I've made these cookie bars several times now and they're always a hit. They're the perfect treat to bring to a potluck or bake sale. They're also great for a quick snack or dessert.


Michael Israel
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These cookie bars are a great addition to any party or gathering. They're easy to make and they're always a hit with guests. I love the way the dates add a chewy texture to the bars.


christina sellers
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I love these cookie bars! They're so easy to make and they always turn out perfect. I love the chewy texture of the dates and the oat topping is the perfect finishing touch.


Romeo Tiyce
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These date-filled cookie bars are amazing! They're chewy, flavorful, and just sweet enough. I love the combination of dates, oats, and spices. They're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Uka Beka
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I made these cookie bars for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. They're so easy to make and they're the perfect treat for any occasion.


Rory Jooste
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These cookie bars were delicious! The dates were a great addition, and the oat topping was the perfect touch. I will definitely be making these again.


Samba Derick
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I love these date-filled cookie bars! The combination of dates, oats, and spices is perfect. They're chewy, flavorful, and just sweet enough. I've made them several times now, and they're always a hit with my friends and family.


Mohammed Raad
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These date-filled cookie bars were a hit! They were easy to make and turned out perfectly. The dates added a delicious chewy texture to the bars, and the oat topping was the perfect finishing touch. I will definitely be making these again!