Oatmeal Cookie Bars
Oatmeal Cookie Bars might be just the dessert you are searching for. Watching your figure? This vegan recipe has 103 calories, 1g of protein, and 3g of fat per serving. This recipe serves 48. If you have brown sugar, sugar, cooking oats, and a few other ingredients on hand, you can make it. 1 person found this recipe to be scrumptious and satisfying. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes about 45 minutes.
Instructions
Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Grease a 9x13 inch pan.
To make Filling: In a saucepan over low heat, combine dates, water, white sugar, and lemon juice.
Heat for about 8 minutes, or until thick. Set aside to let cool.
To make Pastry: In a large bowl, combine flour, brown sugar, oats and salt.
Add in shortening until mixture forms into coarse crumbs.
Press half of pastry mix into pan. Cover with date mixture and spread remaining pastry mix over the top.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes until golden brown.
Let cool on wire rack before cutting.