NOT YOUR USUAL DATE BARS

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This is my adopted recipe as of Feb. 2005. This is pretty darned good if I do say so. I changed the recipe to use 1 1/2 cups dates as suggested by the reviewer. This is more like cake than date bars. I didn't bother with the icing.

Provided by Dorel

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 55m

Yield 1 10x15 jelly roll pan, 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 1/2 cups dates, chopped
1/4 cup milk
4 ounces cream cheese
2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup butter, softened
3/4 cup brown sugar, packed
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
3/4 cup sour cream or 3/4 cup plain yogurt
1/2 cup nuts, chopped
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons milk
2 cups powdered sugar
1/4 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • In saucepan cook dates, milk and cream cheese over medium-low heat until dates are soft and mixture is blended.
  • Cream butter and sugar, add eggs, vanilla and sour cream or yogurt and mix well.
  • Mix baking soda and salt with flour and add to mixture, mixing well.
  • Stir in by hand, slightly cooled date mixture and nuts.
  • Spread in greased 15x10 jellyroll pan.
  • Bake at 350° for 20-25 minutes until lightly browned.
  • ICING:.
  • Brown the butter on low heat, be careful not to burn.
  • Stir into remaining ingredients, beat until smooth.
  • Add small amount of milk if icing is too thick; spread over warm bars.

Hashir butt Butt
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These date bars are the perfect healthy snack! They're filling and satisfying, and they're also a good source of fiber and potassium. I love that they're made with natural ingredients, and they're a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling


Peter Stephen
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I made these date bars for my family last week and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they're a great way to get kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. I will definitely be making these again!


Sophie the butterfly
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These date bars are amazing! They're so chewy and flavorful, and they're the perfect healthy snack. I love that they're made with whole wheat flour and oats, and they're a great source of fiber and protein. I will definitely be making these again!


lorenzo Chairez
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I've made these date bars several times now, and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious. I love that they're made with simple ingredients, and they're a great way to use up leftover dates.


MMalik 786
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These date bars are the perfect healthy snack! They're filling and satisfying, and they're also a good source of fiber and potassium. I love that they're made with natural ingredients, and they're a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling


Upadesh Bhujel
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I made these date bars for my family last week and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they're a great way to get kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. I will definitely be making these again!


kedir nas30
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These date bars are amazing! They're so chewy and flavorful, and they're the perfect healthy snack. I love that they're made with whole wheat flour and oats, and they're a great source of fiber and protein. I will definitely be making these again!


Muhammad Saddique
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I've made these date bars several times now, and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious. I love that they're made with simple ingredients, and they're a great way to use up leftover dates.


Agency Mm
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These date bars are the perfect healthy snack! They're filling and satisfying, and they're also a good source of fiber and potassium. I love that they're made with natural ingredients, and they're a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling


Mani F
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I made these date bars for my family last week and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they're a great way to get kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. I will definitely be making these again!


Yad Hassan
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These date bars are amazing! They're so chewy and flavorful, and they're the perfect healthy snack. I love that they're made with whole wheat flour and oats, and they're a great source of fiber and protein. I will definitely be making these again!


Ken MacGillivray
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I've made these date bars several times now, and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious. I love that they're made with simple ingredients, and they're a great way to use up leftover dates.


Lewis Luo
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These date bars are the perfect healthy snack! They're filling and satisfying, and they're also a good source of fiber and potassium. I love that they're made with natural ingredients, and they're a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling


June Waite
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I made these date bars for my family last week and they loved them! They're so easy to make and they're a great way to get kids to eat their fruits and vegetables. I will definitely be making these again!


Halima Gona
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These date bars are amazing! They're so chewy and flavorful, and they're the perfect healthy snack. I love that they're made with whole wheat flour and oats, and they're a great source of fiber and protein. I will definitely be making these again!


Admire Dunisani
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I've made these date bars several times now, and they're always a hit! They're so easy to make, and they're always delicious. I love that they're made with simple ingredients, and they're a great way to use up leftover dates.


Ali _Malik
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These date bars are the perfect healthy snack! They're filling and satisfying, and they're also a good source of fiber and potassium. I love that they're made with natural ingredients, and they're a great way to satisfy my sweet tooth without feeling


Faizan Aftab
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I made these date bars for a party last weekend and they were a huge hit! Everyone loved them, and I even got asked for the recipe. They're so easy to make and they're a great way to use up leftover dates.


Han min Htet
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These date bars are so delicious and easy to make! I love that they're made with whole wheat flour and oats, so they're a healthier option than most other date bars. I also love the addition of nuts and seeds, which gives them a great crunch. I will


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