Ingredients
Date Filling
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3cups chopped pitted dates (1 lb)
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1 1/2cups water
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1/4cup granulated sugar
Bars
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1cup packed brown sugar
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1cup butter or margarine, softened
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1 3/4cups all-purpose* or whole wheat flour
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1 1/2cups quick-cooking oats
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1/2teaspoon baking soda
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1/2teaspoon salt
Steps
•In 2-quart saucepan, cook filling ingredients over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool 5 minutes.
•Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening.
•In large bowl, stir brown sugar and butter until well mixed. Stir in flour, oats, baking soda and salt until crumbly. Press half of the crumb mixture evenly in bottom of pan. Spread with filling. Top with remaining crumb mixture; press lightly.
•Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until light brown. Cool 5 minutes in pan on cooling rack. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows while warm.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size: 1 Bar
| Calories 160 | Calories from Fat 50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 5g | 8% |
| Saturated Fat | 2 1/2g | 13% |
| Trans Fat | 0g | |
| Cholesterol | 15mg | 5% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Potassium | 140mg | 4% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 25g | 8% |
| Dietary Fiber | 2g | 7% |
| Sugars | 17g | |
| Protein | 2g | |
| % Daily Value*: | ||
| Vitamin A 4% | Vitamin C 0% | |
| Calcium 0% | Iron 4% |