Oatmeal Date Bars

Oatmeal Date Bars
Oatmeal Date Bars requires roughly 45 minutes from start to finish. This recipe serves 36. One serving contains 159 calories, 2g of protein, and 5g of fat. This recipe covers 3% of your daily requirements of vitamins and minerals. A mixture of flour, milk, salt, and a handful of other ingredients are all it takes to make this recipe so yummy. Only a few people really liked this dessert. Users who liked this recipe also liked Orange Zest Maple Date Bars, Cherry, Date & Nut Muffins, and Chocolate-Date Cake with Chocolate Sticky Toffee Glaze.

Instructions

1
Place oats in a food processor, cover and process until finely ground; set aside. In a large bowl, cream shortening and sugar until light and fluffy.
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2
Combine the oats, flour, baking soda and salt; add to creamed mixture alternately with buttermilk, beating well after each addition.
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3
Divide in half. On a lightly floured surface, roll half of dough to fit a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan; set aside.
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4
In a large saucepan, combine the dates, sugar, water and lemon juice if desired; bring to a boil. Cool for 10 minutes.
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5
Spread over crust.
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6
Roll remaining dough to fit pan; place over filling and seal edges.
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Bake at 400° for 15-20 minutes or until crust is golden brown.
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8
Combine glaze ingredients; spread over bars while warm. Cool on a wire rack before cutting.
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DifficultyExpert
Ready In45 m.
Servings36
Health Score0
Dish TypesDessert
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