Honey Date Dessert Bars Food

HONEY DATE BARS

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This was a Christmas favorite when I was a kid. We loved to help Mom roll them in sugar.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories Cookies

Time 1h

Number Of Ingredients 8

Ingredients

1 c honey
3 well beaten eggs
1 tsp vanilla
1 1/3 c flour
1 tsp baking powder
2 pkg (14 ounces each) pitted dates - cup up
1 c chopped walnuts
powdered sugar to roll cookies in

Steps:

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Mix honey, eggs and vanilla, beat well. Add sifted dry ingredients, dates and nuts. Spread in greased 13 x 9 x 2 inch pan.
2. Bake in moderate oven - 350 degrees for about 45 minutes. Cool in pan.
3. When cool cut in 1 x 3 inch bars and roll in sugar.

DATE-NUT HONEY BARS

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The flavor combination here reminds me of baklava-without the hours of work! These bars are perfect for holiday gifts, party platters and bake sales. They never fail to impress. -Anna Wood, Cullowhee, North Carolina

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Desserts

Time 1h10m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 18

Ingredients

3/4 cup butter, softened
1/3 cup sugar
1-3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 cup old-fashioned oats
1/4 teaspoon salt
FILLING:
1/2 cup honey
1/2 cup apple jelly
2 tablespoons butter
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
2 large eggs, lightly beaten
1/2 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1-1/4 cups chopped walnuts
1-1/4 cups chopped dates

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350°. In a large bowl, cream butter and sugar until light and fluffy, 5-7 minutes. In a small bowl, whisk flour, oats and salt; gradually add to creamed mixture, mixing well. Press onto bottom and 1/2 in. up sides of an ungreased 13x9-in. baking pan. Bake until edges begin to brown, 16-20 minutes. Cool on a wire rack., For filling, in a large saucepan, combine honey, apple jelly and butter over medium heat; stir until jelly and butter are melted. Remove from heat; whisk in brown sugar, eggs and vanilla. In a small bowl, whisk flour, baking powder, salt and cinnamon; whisk into honey mixture. Fold in walnuts and dates. Pour over crust; spread evenly. Bake until golden brown, 24-28 minutes. Cool completely in pan on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 235 calories, Fat 11g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 33mg cholesterol, Sodium 120mg sodium, Carbohydrate 33g carbohydrate (22g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

DATE BARS

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Dessert ready in about an hour! Enjoy classic date filled bars in a new way - a wonderful treat.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories Dessert

Time 1h5m

Yield 36

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

3 cups chopped pitted dates (1 lb)
1 1/2 cups water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup butter or margarine, softened
1 3/4 cups all-purpose* or whole wheat flour
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

In 2-quart saucepan, cook filling ingredients over low heat about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool 5 minutes.
Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottom and sides of 13x9-inch pan with shortening.
In large bowl, stir brown sugar and butter until well mixed. Stir in flour, oats, baking soda and salt until crumbly. Press half of the crumb mixture evenly in bottom of pan. Spread with filling. Top with remaining crumb mixture; press lightly.
Bake 25 to 30 minutes or until light brown. Cool 5 minutes in pan on cooling rack. Cut into 6 rows by 6 rows while warm.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 160, Carbohydrate 25 g, Cholesterol 15 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 2 g, Protein 2 g, SaturatedFat 2 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Bar, Sodium 85 mg, Sugar 17 g, TransFat 0 g