WHOLE-WHEAT DATE BARS
These date-filled bars get their soft texture from applesauce; wheat flour and bran add wholesome notes.
Provided by Martha Stewart
Categories Food & Cooking Dessert & Treats Recipes Cookie Recipes
Yield Makes 2 dozen
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- Make filling: Bring dates and cider to a boil in a medium saucepan over medium-high heat. Reduce heat to medium, simmer until dates are soft and almost all liquid has reduced, about 10 minutes. Let cool completely. Transfer to a food processor. Puree date mixture until smooth, set aside.
- Make dough: Whisk together flours, bran, salt, and baking soda in a medium bowl, set aside. Put sugar and zest in the bowl of an electric mixer fitted with the paddle attachment. Mix on medium speed 30 seconds. Add butter, mix until combined, about 1 minute. Add egg, mix until fluffy. Mix in flour in 3 batches, alternating with 2 batches of applesauce. Divide dough in half. Wrap each half in plastic; shape into a rectangle. Refrigerate until firm, about 2 hours.
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out 1 piece of dough between two lightly floured sheets of parchment paper to a 9 1/2-by-13-inch rectangle. Dust with more flour, if needed. Remove top piece of parchment. Trim dough to a 9-by-11-inch rectangle. Transfer rectangle on parchment to a baking sheet.
- Cut rectangle in half lengthwise. Spread a heaping cup filling down half of each length, leaving a 1/4-inch border. Fold dough over; pinch to seal. Refrigerate until firm, about 20 minutes. Repeat with remaining chilled dough and filling.
- Bake until golden brown, about 20 minutes. Let cool on sheets on wire racks 5 minutes. Cut into 1 1/2-inch bars. Transfer bars to racks using a spatula; let cool. Bars can be stored in airtight containers up to 3 days.
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M R Jaan
[email protected]I'm not sure how I feel about the combination of dates and oats, but I'm willing to give these date bars a try.
shahbaz malik1100
[email protected]I can't wait to try these date bars. They look so delicious and healthy.
Arjuna King
[email protected]These date bars are a great healthy alternative to sugary snacks.
Sergio Sanchez
[email protected]I'm not a baker, but these date bars were so easy to make. I'm definitely going to make them again.
Allen Wise
[email protected]These date bars are delicious! I love the combination of the sweet dates and the crunchy nuts.
Isabel Velez
[email protected]I've made these date bars several times and they're always a hit. They're the perfect combination of sweet and chewy.
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[email protected]These date bars are a great way to use up leftover dates. They're also a great healthy snack for on the go.
Jay Narayan Rajbanshi
[email protected]I love the simplicity of these date bars. They're made with just a few wholesome ingredients and they're always delicious.
Noe Torres
[email protected]These date bars are so easy to make and they're always a hit with my family and friends.
Aisha Abdullahi
[email protected]I'm not a huge fan of dates, but I really enjoyed these bars. They're not too sweet and the dates add a nice chewy texture.
Defor Pappan
[email protected]These date bars are a great healthy snack. They're filling and satisfying, and they don't have any added sugar.
Brandon Dooley
[email protected]I love the chewy texture and the sweet and nutty flavor of these date bars.
Faa Chondoma
[email protected]These bars are so good! The combination of dates, oats, and nuts is perfect. I will definitely be making them again.
Aftab Sajjad
[email protected]I made these date bars for a potluck and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them, even the people who don't usually like dates.
shahbaz murtaza
[email protected]These date bars were a hit! They were easy to make and had a delicious, chewy texture. I especially loved the combination of the sweet dates and the nutty flavor of the whole wheat flour.