Old Fashioned Date Bars
Just like grandma made! Juicy Medjool dates create a sticky, caramel-like paste to spread between buttery crumb layers.
Ingredients
Date Filling
- 3 cups Medjool dates pitted and roughly chopped
- 1 1/2 cups water
Crumb Mixture
- 0.5 cup shortening
- 1/4 cup butter
- 1 cup brown sugar packed
- 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
- 1 1/2 cups rolled oats or quick-cooking oats
- 1/2 tsp baking soda
- 1/2 tsp kosher salt
- 1/3 cup mini chocolate chips
Instructions
Date Filling
- Add the chopped dates and water to a small saucepan. Cook over low heat until thickened into a paste, about 5-10 minutes. Remove from heat and allow to cool.
Crumb Mixture
- Mix flour, baking soda, salt, and oats in a bowl. Blend the butter, shortening, and brown sugar in another bowl.
- Combine and mix until a crumbly texture forms. Spread half in a prepared pan, press into an even layer.
- Spread date mixture on top, sprinkle with chocolate chips, and cover with remaining crumb mixture.
- Bake at 400°F for 25-30 minutes or until edges brown. Allow to cool slightly before slicing and serving.
Notes
Juicy Medjool dates create a sticky, caramel-like paste to spread between buttery crumb layers.