Date Crumb Bars
These incredible date bars are baked with a shortbread-like crust and buttery crumb topping.
Ingredients
For the Date Filling
- 16 ounces dates, chopped
- 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup water
For the Bars
- Butter or baking spray, for the pan
- 2 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 ⅓ cups granulated sugar
- 2 ½ tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ cup butter, softened
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 large egg
Recommended Equipment
Instructions
- Combine the dates, nuts, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and water in a medium saucepan. Place the pan over medium heat and bring to a boil; reduce the heat to low and simmer until thickened, about 8 to 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Set aside to cool.16 ounces dates | 1 cup chopped pecans or walnuts | 1 tsp vanilla | 1 cup water
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and lightly butter a 9-by-13-inch baking pan or spray it with baking spray.Butter or baking spray
- In a mixing bowl with an electric mixer, combine the flour, sugar, baking powder, salt, butter, 1 teaspoon vanilla, and egg. Mix until crumbly. Set aside 1 cup of the mixture and pat the remaining crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. Spoon the date mixture evenly over the bottom crust and spread gently to cover.2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour | 1 1/3 cups granulated sugar | 2 1/2 tsp baking powder | 1 tsp salt | 1/2 cup butter | 1 tsp vanilla | 1 large egg
- Sprinkle evenly with the remaining 1 cup of crumbs.
- Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until browned.
- Cool completely before slicing into squares.
Date filling spreads easier if slightly warm; if it’s too stiff after cooling, stir in a tablespoon or two of warm water.
Nutrition
Calories: 142kcalCarbohydrates: 24gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.1gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 117mgPotassium: 108mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 89IUVitamin C: 0.1mgCalcium: 27mgIron: 1mg
Disclaimer:
Our nutritional information is based on a third-party application that analyzes the ingredients list to determine the values. The information is meant to be helpful, but should be considered an estimate. Values may differ depending on measurements, brands, serving variations, and database availability.
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