Apricot - Date Bars

This recipe makes a moist bar cookie filled with apricots and dates.

• Calories: 205 Calories

Ingredients

• 1 teaspoon baking soda
• 2 cups all-purpose flour
• ½ cup white sugar
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• 2 cups quick cooking oats
• 1 cup dates, pitted and chopped
• 1 ¾ cups drained stewed apricots
• 2 tablespoons apricot nectar
• ¾ cup shortening, melted

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

To Make Filling: Cook together the dates, drained cooked apricots, white sugar and apricot juice. Cook for about three minutes, or until it resembles jam.

Step 2

To Make Crust: Mix together melted shortening (part butter), brown sugar, all-purpose flour, baking soda, quick cooking oats, and vanilla.

Step 3

Press half of the crust mixture on bottom of well greased 9 x 12 x 2 inch pan. Cover with filling. Top with rest of crumbs. Press down gently.

Step 4

Bake for 30 minutes at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).