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Date Bars
9 x 13
Base and Topping layer:
1 1/2 cup flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/2 tsp. salt
1 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cup quick oats
3/4 cup unsalted butter, room temperature
Date layer:
12 ounces pitted dates, chopped
1 1/4 cup water
1/2 cup sugar
1/2 tsp. vanilla
1/8 tsp. salt
Blend the base and topping layer in a large bowl until blended. Press half into your prepared pan. Top with cooked date layer* and then lightly press the other half on top of the dates.
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. *Bring the date layer ingredients to a boil in a medium saucepan. Turn down and simmer 8-10 minutes until thickened, stirring often. Bake 45 minutes until lightly browned.
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