Growing up, Betty Crocker made a date bar mix. I liked them but my husband loved them.
Betty Crocker no longer sells the mix. :(
But, there is a recipe on line from them that will help you duplicate the bars at home.
Filling:
1 pound of chopped dates
1/4 cup of sugar ( I usually leave this out as I find the dates are sweet enough on their own)
1 1/2 cups water
Cook over low heat, stirring, until the mixture is thick. This takes about 10 minutes. I do mine in the microwave to make sure that it doesn't stick.
Crust and topping:
1cup brown sugar. I've used white and it work, too
1 3/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cup oatmeal
1 cup soft butter
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
Mix all ingredients well.
Press half the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9 by 13 pan.
Spread the filling over the base.
Sprinkle the remaining crumbs on top.
Bake at 400 for 25-30 minutes.
Cut into bars while still warm. Makes about 36.
Will freeze if you don't want to eat them all at once. Yeah, that will happen. :)
Betty Crocker no longer sells the mix. :(
But, there is a recipe on line from them that will help you duplicate the bars at home.
Filling:
1 pound of chopped dates
1/4 cup of sugar ( I usually leave this out as I find the dates are sweet enough on their own)
1 1/2 cups water
Cook over low heat, stirring, until the mixture is thick. This takes about 10 minutes. I do mine in the microwave to make sure that it doesn't stick.
Crust and topping:
1cup brown sugar. I've used white and it work, too
1 3/4 cup flour
1 1/2 cup oatmeal
1 cup soft butter
1/2 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
Mix all ingredients well.
Press half the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9 by 13 pan.
Spread the filling over the base.
Sprinkle the remaining crumbs on top.
Bake at 400 for 25-30 minutes.
Cut into bars while still warm. Makes about 36.
Will freeze if you don't want to eat them all at once. Yeah, that will happen. :)
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