For the bars: Adjust oven rack to middle
o 350 degrees F.
FOR THE BARS, in a large bowl
nd chill for 30 mins.
Meanwhile, to make the date filling
nd simmer in a saucepan for about 5 minutes until soft
he paper over long sides for handles.
Place dates and
Prepare Date Filling; cool.
Heat oven to 400\u00b0.
Grease square pan, 9 x 9 x 2-inch.
Mix brown sugar, margarine and shortening. Mix in baking mix and oats.
Press half of the crumbly mixture in pan; spread with filling.
Top with remaining crumbly mixture; press gently into filling.
Bake until light brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
Cut into bars, about 2 x 1 1/2-inch.
Makes 2 dozen cookies.
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-inch baking dish.
For the date filling; in a saucepan
Date Filling: Mix 3 cups chopped
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Chill for 1 hour.
Roll out
Combine the eggs with all of the remaining ingredients, except powdered sugar, and mix well.
Bake in a greased or oiled pan (8 x 8 x 2-inch) in a moderate oven at 325\u00b0 for 40 minutes.
Cut into strips about 2 5/8-inch x 1 1/8-inch and sprinkle with powdered sugar.
Makes 18 date bars.
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In a large bowl, beat eggs and 1 1/4 cups confectioners sugar until light colored.
Mix in remaining ingredients.
Spread in a greased 9 x 9-inch pan.
Bake in a preheated 350\u00b0 oven until golden and cake springs back when touched with fingertip, 25 to 27 minutes.
Cook in pan on rack for 15 minutes.
Cut into 2 x 1-inch bars.
Roll in confectioners sugar.
Cool on rack.
Makes 32 bars.
cups of crumb mixture for topping.
Press crumb mixture
ood once the bars bake and cool.
Bake for 20 - 30
ot dry and fold into date mixture.
Spread batter evenly
Grease oblong pan, 13 x 9 x 2-inch.
Mix date filling and crumbly mix (date bar mix).
Stir in mincemeat, egg, nuts and hot water.
Spread in pan.
Bake 20 to 25 minutes in 400\u00b0
oven. Cool.
May be frozen, thawed and iced.
To serve, frost with powdered sugar icing.
Make the filling: Boil dates, sugar, and water until thick, about 5-10 minutes.
Add 1 TBSP butter, the vanilla, and the walnuts.
Set aside to cool a bit.
Prepare the crust: Combine all dry ingredients with the melted butter.
Press half of the mixture into a lightly greased 13 x 9 pan.
Cover with filling mixture and top with remaining half of crust mixture.
Press lightly.
Bake at 350 degrees for 25 minutes.
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Cut into squares when cool.
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he frosting over the cooled bars.