DATE BARS
Sweet buttery oatmeal crust, stuffed with a delicious date filling.
An original Betty Crocker recipe, scrumptious and addicting.
ING--CRUST/CRUMB TOPPING 2 sticks real butter, softened 1 cup lt br/sugar, packed 1 3/4 cups flour 1 1/2 cups quick or old fashioned oats, 1/2 tsp b/soda 1/2 tsp salt
DATE FILLING 2 packages (8 ounces each) chopped pitted dates 1/4 cup sugar 1 1/2 cups water
INSTRUCTIONs--FOR THE CRUST AND CRUMB TOPPING First whisk together the dry ingredients and set aside. Then mix separately butter and brown sugar til light and creamy. Add the dry ingredients and mix well. Set aside.
DATE FILLING Cook on low 10 min dates, sugar, and water, stirring constantly til thickened.
ASSEMBLY W/ hands or spatula, press 1/2 half crumb mixture into dry 9″ x 13″ pan bottom. Spread date filling over. Crumble remaining crumb topping over filling; lightly pat topping into filling with your hand. Bake 400 deg 25-30 min til light golden brown. Cool 15 min. Cut into bars while warm. Store airtight; stays fresh 5 days.