Date Sandwich Bars
Yield
18 servingsPrep
30 minCook
30 minReady
1 hrsLow in Saturated Fat, Low Cholesterol, Cholesterol-Free, Trans-fat Free, Low Sodium
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | cup |
dates
snipped |
|
| ½ | cup |
water
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
orange zest
|
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
orange juice
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
lemon juice
|
|
| ¾ | cup |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| ¾ | cup |
oatmeal
uncooked |
|
| 1 | tablespoon |
brown sugar
|
|
| ½ | teaspoon |
baking powder
|
|
| ¼ | teaspoon |
salt
|
|
| 6 | tablespoons |
margarine
|
|
Ingredients
| Amount | Measure | Ingredient | Features |
|---|---|---|---|
| 237 | ml |
dates
snipped |
|
| 118 | ml |
water
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
orange zest
|
|
| 15 | ml |
orange juice
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
lemon juice
|
|
| 177 | ml |
all-purpose flour
|
|
| 177 | ml |
oatmeal
uncooked |
|
| 15 | ml |
brown sugar
|
|
| 2.5 | ml |
baking powder
|
|
| 1.3 | ml |
salt
|
|
| 9E+1 | ml |
margarine
|
|
Directions
Have dates at room temperature.
Slice thin and break up in pan.
- Combine dates, water, peel and juices in saucepan. Blend well.
Cook over low heat stirring occasionally, until thickened, about 10 min.
Cool.
- Measure flour into large bowl. Add remaining ingredients except margarine.
Stir well to blend. Cut in margarine until particles are the size of peas.
Press with the back of a fork.
Spread half crumb mixture in greased 8 x 8" pan. Press down.
Spread cooled date filling evenly.
Cover with remaining crumbs, pat lightly.
Bake at 375℉ (190℃) 25 to 30 minutes until golden.
Cool in pan on rack. Cut into 18 bars.
