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Oatmeal Date Crumb Bars

Oatmeal Date Crumb Bars

Buttery oatmeal crust and crumble topping around a thick filling of chopped dates cooked until jammy.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dessert
Cuisine American
Servings 12 squares
Calories 303 kcal

Equipment

  • 9x13-inch baking pan
  • Saucepan
  • Parchment paper

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 cup butter softened
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 2 cup all purpose flour
  • 1 cup rolled oats
  • 1 tsp baking soda
  • ½ tsp salt
  • 2 cup chopped pitted dates
  • ½ cup sugar
  • 1 cup water

Instructions
 

Cooking

  • Heat. Heat the oven to 350 F and grease a pan.
  • Crumb. Mix the butter, sugar, flour, oats, soda, and salt.
  • Press. Press half of the crumb into the pan.
  • Filling. Simmer the dates, sugar, and water until thick.
  • Bake. Top with the filling and remaining crumb and bake 25 to 30 minutes.

Notes

Substitutions: Use dried figs or apricots in place of dates.
Tips: Stir the filling often while it cooks.
Storage: Keep at room temperature for up to 5 days.
Nutrition is calculated per serving.
Keyword Chopped Dates, Light Brown Sugar, Oatmeal Date Crumb Bars, Rolled Oats, Unsalted Butter