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Classic Date Bars

Classic Date Bars
You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Classic Date Bars Head to the store and pick up all purpose flour, salt, dates, and a few other things to make it today. It is a good option if you're following a vegetarian diet. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes approximately 45 minutes.

Instructions

1
Preheat oven to 350°F. Butter 8x8-inch metal baking pan. Bring 1 1/2 cups water to simmer in medium saucepan.
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2
Add dates; simmer until very soft and thick, stirring occasionally, about 10 minutes. Cool to room temperature. Stir in vanilla.
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3
Combine flour, sugar, oats, cinnamon, baking soda, and salt in large bowl; stir to blend.
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4
Add butter. Using fingertips, rub in until moist clumps form. Press half of oat mixture evenly over bottom of prepared pan.
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Spread date mixture over.
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Sprinkle with remaining oat mixture; press gently to adhere.
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Bake until brown at edges and golden brown and set in center, about 40 minutes. Cool completely in pan on rack.
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8
Cut into bars and serve.
DifficultyHard
Ready In45 m.
Servings16
Health Score1
Vegetarian
DietsLacto Ovo Vegetarian
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