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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Feb 6, 2026
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Hello, date lovers! Here’s an earthy-sweet treat that’s ready in about an hour—plus, it will give you a week of wonderful desserts and afternoon snacks that the whole family will love. The filling for these classic date bars is made with just 3 ingredients and 1/4 cup of sugar, making the most of the date’s intense natural sweetness. Sandwiched between a brown sugar and oat crumble, these taste so wonderful. Enjoy your date bars with a cup of coffee and a little me-time in the afternoon or a big scoop of ice cream after dinner. Or better yet, both!

Date Bars

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 1 hr 5 min
  • Servings 36
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

Date Filling

  • 3 cups chopped pitted dates (1 lb)
  • 1 1/2 cups water
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar

Bars

  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter, softened
  • 1 3/4 cups Gold Medal™ All Purpose Flour or Gold Medal™ Whole Wheat Flour
  • 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt

Instructions

  • Step 
    1

    In a 2-quart saucepan, cook the Date Filling ingredients over low heat for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Cool 5 minutes.

  • Step 
    2

    Heat oven to 400°F. Grease bottom and sides of a 13x9-inch pan with shortening.

  • Step 
    3

    In a large bowl, stir brown sugar and butter until well mixed. Stir in flour, oats, baking soda, and salt until crumbly. Press half of the crumb mixture evenly in the bottom of the pan. 

  • Step 
    4

    Spread the date filling over the crust. Top with the remaining crumb mixture; pressing lightly into filling.

  • Step 
    5

    Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until light golden brown. Cool 5 minutes in the pan on a cooling rack. For 36 bars, cut into 6 rows by 6 rows while bars are warm.

Nutrition

160 Calories
5g Total Fat
2g Protein
25g Total Carbohydrate
17g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Bar
Calories
160
Calories from Fat
50
Total Fat
5g
8%
Saturated Fat
2 1/2g
13%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
15mg
5%
Sodium
85mg
4%
Potassium
140mg
4%
Total Carbohydrate
25g
8%
Dietary Fiber
2g
7%
Sugars
17g
Protein
2g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
4%
4%
Vitamin C
0%
0%
Calcium
0%
0%
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1/2 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 1 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
1 1/2
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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