Ingredients for Aunt Theresa's Date Bars
- 3 cups chopped pitted dates
- 1/4 cup granulated sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 cup packed light brown sugar
- 1 cup softened butter
- 1/2 cup shortening
- 2 cups all-purpose flour
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
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How to Make Aunt Theresa's Date Bars
- **Prepare the Date Filling:** In a medium saucepan, combine 3 cups chopped pitted dates, 1/4 cup granulated sugar, and 1 1/2 cups water.
- **Simmer the Filling:** Cook over low heat for 10-12 minutes, stirring frequently, until the dates have softened and the mixture has thickened slightly. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
- **Preheat Oven & Prep Pan:** Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease and flour a 13x9 inch baking pan.
- **Make the Crumble Topping:** In a large bowl, cream together 1 cup softened butter, 1/2 cup shortening, and 1 cup packed light brown sugar until light and fluffy.
- **Combine Dry Ingredients:** In a separate bowl, whisk together 2 cups all-purpose flour, 2 cups rolled oats, 1 teaspoon baking soda, and 1 teaspoon salt.
- **Combine Wet and Dry:** Gradually add the dry ingredients to the wet ingredients, mixing until just combined. The mixture should be crumbly.
- **Assemble the Bars:** Press half of the crumble mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.
- **Add Date Filling:** Spread the cooled date filling evenly over the crumble layer.
- **Top with Crumble:** Sprinkle the remaining crumble mixture over the date filling.
- **Press and Bake:** Press the topping lightly. Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is golden brown and the filling is bubbly.
- **Cool & Cut:** Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into 2 x 1 1/2 inch bars.
Nutrition Information (Approximate per serving)
Sodium
4 g
Sugar
96g
Fat
15g
Carbs
12g
