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.