Matrimonial Cake
These cake-like bars are great for breakfast or snack. For the filling, you can use whatever your favorite dried fruits to substitute the dates. 470
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Ingredients
1 ½ | cups |
all-purpose flour
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1 ½ | cups |
rolled oats
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1 | cup |
brown sugar
packed |
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½ | teaspoon |
baking soda
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¼ | teaspoon |
salt
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¾ | cup |
butter
softened |
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Filling | |||
2 | cups |
dates
chopped, pitted |
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½ | cup |
sugar
granulated |
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1 | teaspoon |
lemon juice
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¾ | cup |
water
boiling |
Directions
Filling:
In saucepan, cook dates, sugar, lemon juice and water over medium heat, stirring often, until the dates are soft, about 15 minutes.
Let cool.
In a bowl, combine flour, rolled oats, sugar, baking soda and salt; blend in butter until mixture is crumbly.
Pat half onto bottom of 9 inch square pan.
Spread filling evenly over the top.
Sprinkle with the remaining flour mixture, patting lightly.
Bake in a 350℉ (180℃) oven for 30 to 35 minutes or until nicely browned.
Let cool; cut into squares. Makes 36 Squares.
Variation:
Mincemeat Squares: Use 2 cups mincemeat instead of date filling.
Nutrition Facts
Serving Size 34g (1.2 oz)Amount per Serving
Calories 11634% of calories from fat
% Daily Value *
Total Fat 4g
7%
Saturated Fat 3g
13%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol 10mg
3%
Sodium 52mg
2%
Total Carbohydrate
6g
6%
Dietary Fiber 2g
6%
Sugars g
Protein
4g
Vitamin A 2%
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Vitamin C 0%
Calcium 1%
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Iron 4%
* based on a 2,000 calorie diet
How is this calculated?