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Grandma's Matrimonial Bars By: Vicky M.

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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.

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

Directions

  • Prep Time: about 15-20 minutes.

  1. Sift first four ingredients.

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

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

  4. Spread evenly with date filling.*

  5. Top with reserved crumbs.

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

TIPS/NOTES

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

Nutritional Information

  • Servings: 18
  • Amount per serving:
    • Calories: 243
    • Fat: 11 g
    • Sodium: 225 mg
    • Protein: 3 g
    • Calcium: 41 mg

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