Apricot - Date Bars

2 Reviews

“A moist type bar cookie. Delicious!” - by Esther Kenagy

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Original recipe yields 4 dozen

Directions

To Make Filling: Cook together the dates, drained cooked apricots, white sugar and apricot juice. Cook for about three minutes, or until it resembles jam.
To Make Crust: Mix together melted shortening (part butter), brown sugar, all-purpose flour, baking soda, quick cooking oats, and vanilla.
Press half of the crust mixture on bottom of well greased 9 x 12 x 2 inch pan. Cover with filling. Top with rest of crumbs. Press down gently.
Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Nutrition

Amount Per Serving (24 total)

Calories
205 cal
10%

Carbs
34.5 g
11%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Reviews (2)

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American

Dec. 16, 2009

"These are great everyone LOVED them!!..." See more"

Sharon

Mar. 8, 2011

"My Mother, God rest her soul, use to make these every Christmas for our family. They are part of her memory to us and they are delicious.Easy to make a good tasting and moist...." See more"

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