Grandma's Matrimonial Bars

Also Called Date Bars. A treat that my Grandmother would make when we were visiting. You can also use dried apricots (not the Mediterranean style) instead of the dates.

by Vicky M.

Nutrition information

Servings: 18

Amount per serving

  • 243
    Calories
  • 225mg
    Sodium
  • 3g
    Protein
  • 41mg
    Calcium

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 c flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking soda
  • 1 tsp baking powder
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1 c softened butter
  • 1 c brown sugar
  • 1 1/2 c 5 minute Quaker Oats oatmeal
  • 1 3/4 c dried dates, chopped
  • 1 3/4 c water
  • Add All Ingredients

Recipe tips and notes

*Date filling: cook water and dates in uncovered saucepan at low temperature until smooth.

Instructions

Step 1
Sift first four ingredients.

Step 2
Rub in butter, add sugar and oatmeal. Mix well.

Step 3
Reserve 1 cup of the mixture. Spread the rest of the mixture in greased 13x9 pan.

Step 4
Spread evenly with date filling.*

Step 5
Top with reserved crumbs.

Step 6
Bake at 350 degrees for 1/2 hour.