Date Oat Bars

• 1-3/4 cups chopped dates
• 1/2 cup water
• 2 tablespoons brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon grated orange zest
• 2 tablespoons orange juice
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice
• 1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/4 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup cold butter
• 1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
• 1 cup packed brown sugar

1. In a small saucepan, combine the dates, water, brown sugar and orange zest. Cook and stir over medium heat until mixture comes to a boil, about 4 minutes. Cook and stir 3 minutes longer or until liquid is absorbed. Remove from the heat. Stir in orange and lemon juices. Cool to room temperature.
2. In a large bowl, combine the flour, baking powder, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add oats and brown sugar; mix well. Set aside half for the topping. Press remaining crumb mixture into a greased
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4. Drop date mixture by small spoonfuls onto crust. Sprinkle with reserved crumb mixture; press down gently. Bake at 325u0b0 for 30-35 minutes or until golden brown. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into bars.

dates, water, brown sugar, orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice, flour, baking powder, baking soda, salt, cold butter, oldfashioned oats, brown sugar

Taken from www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/date-oat-bars/ (may not work)