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Date Bars

Ingredients
  

  • 2 1/2 c. pitted dates, chopped
  • 1 1/2 c. water
  • 1/3 c. walnuts
  • 1 1/4 c. whole wheat flour
  • 1/2 t. salt
  • 1/2 t. baking soda
  • 1 1/2 c. rolled oats
  • 1/2 c. brown sugar
  • 1/2 c. butter, softened
  • 1 T. water

Instructions
 

  • Combine dates, water and sugar in a saucepan and cook, stirring, until thick.  Add walnuts and cool.
    Combine flour, salt, and baking soda in a large bowl, adding oats and brown sugar.  Cut in butter til fine. Sprinkle with water and stir.
    Pat half into a greased 9 x 13 inch oven proof pan.  Top with date mixture, then remaining oat mixture. Pat lightly.
    Bake at 350 for 35 minutes. Cool and cut into bars.