Maple-Date Bars Recipe
Ingredients
- 12 ounces pitted dates, finely chopped (about 1¾ cups chopped)
- ¾ cup water
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- For the Crust & Topping:
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup old-fashioned rolled oats
- ¼ teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ½ cup unsalted butter, at room temperature
- ⅔ cup granulated sugar
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