Almond Date Granola Bars

Almond Date Granola Bars Info


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Snack Gift in a Jar Recipes

Date Added:

April 29, 2006

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Anonymous

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Almond Date Granola Bars gift in a jar recipe

FILLING:

1 1/2 cups chopped dates

1/2 cup shredded sweetened coconut

3/4 cup half and half

1 teaspoon almond extract



CRUST:

2 cups lightly toasted quick cooking oats

3/4 cup all purpose flour

1 cup dark brown sugar

1/2 teaspoon baking soda

1 teaspoon ground cinnamon

1/2 cup melted salted butter

1/2 cup chopped toasted almonds



Filling: Heat dates, coconut and half and half in saucepan over medium heat. Stir often until mix boils and thickens-- about 15 minutes-- and remove from heat. Stir in almond extract and set aside to cool. Crust: mix together oats, flour, sugar, soda and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Blend well.



Pour melted butter over all and stir until well moistened. Press about 3 cups granola mixture into bottom of 8 inch square baking pan and chill 30 minutes to harden. To bake: Preheat oven to 350ºF. Spread cooled filling over granola base. Sprinkle remaining granola mixture over filling. Sprinkle toasted almonds over all. Bake 30 minutes or until top is slightly browned and crisp. Cool to room temperature and cut into bars.

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