This easy date bar recipe pairs a nutty, buttery oat crust with a beautifully sweet date filling for an old-fashioned dessert that’s a definite keeper!

INGREDIENTS

– Dates – Sugar – Lemon juice – Vanilla extract – All-purpose flour – Oats

Step-by-step instructions!

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Combine the dates, water, brown sugar, and lemon juice in a heavy saucepan set over medium-high heat.

Cook the filling

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Prepare

Preheat your oven to 350°F and lightly grease a 9-inch square baking pan.

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Make the crust mixture

Use an electric mixer on medium speed to mix the flour, oats, butter, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking powder, and salt in a large mixing bowl.

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Mix the topping

Combine 1 cup of the crust mixture with the nuts and set aside.

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Assemble

Press the remaining crust mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan.

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