Oat-Date Bars

Try this delicious and light date bar recipe during the holidays, or any time of year. Your family and friends will love them.

Recipe Ingredients:

1 (8-ounce) package chopped dates
3/4 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Milk
1 tablespoon granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
1/4 cup brown sugar, packed
1 cup all-purpose flour
3/4 cup quick cooking oats
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon

Cooking Directions:

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C). Grease 8-inch-square baking dish.
2. Combine dates, evaporated milk, granulated sugar and vanilla extract in medium saucepan. Cook, over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat.
3. Beat butter and brown sugar in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in flour, oats, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. With floured fingers, press half of crust mixture onto bottom of prepared baking pan. Spread date filling over crust. Top with remaining crust.
4. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Serve warm. Cut into bars.

Makes 16 bars.

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