{"id":2515,"date":"2026-03-19T00:43:17","date_gmt":"2026-03-19T00:43:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/?p=2515"},"modified":"2026-03-19T00:43:17","modified_gmt":"2026-03-19T00:43:17","slug":"date-cookie-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/recipes.ukbiddingdirectory.com\/index.php\/2026\/03\/19\/date-cookie-bars\/","title":{"rendered":"Date Cookie Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"

Date Cookie Bars (Soft & Chewy Filled Bars)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\u00a0Ingredients:<\/h4>\n

\u00a0For the Filling:<\/strong><\/p>\n

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  • 2 cups pitted dates, chopped<\/li>\n
  • 1 cup water<\/li>\n
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    \u00a0For the Dough:<\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    • 1 cup butter, melted<\/li>\n
    • 1 cup brown sugar<\/li>\n
    • \u00bd cup granulated sugar<\/li>\n
    • 2 large eggs<\/li>\n
    • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract<\/li>\n
    • 2 cups all-purpose flour<\/li>\n
    • 1 teaspoon baking powder<\/li>\n
    • \u00bd teaspoon salt<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      \u00a0Instructions:<\/h3>\n

      \u00a0Make the Filling:<\/h4>\n
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      • In a saucepan over medium heat, combine chopped dates and water<\/li>\n
      • Cook, stirring often, until the mixture becomes soft and paste-like (about 5\u201310 minutes)<\/li>\n
      • Stir in vanilla extract<\/li>\n
      • Remove from heat and let it cool<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Prepare the Dough:<\/h4>\n
          \n
        • In a large bowl, mix melted butter with brown sugar and granulated sugar<\/li>\n
        • Add eggs and vanilla, and whisk until smooth<\/li>\n
        • Add flour, baking powder, and salt<\/li>\n
        • Mix until a soft dough forms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          \u00a0Assemble:<\/h4>\n
            \n
          • Grease or line a baking pan (8×8 or 9×9 inch)<\/li>\n
          • Press half of the dough evenly into the bottom<\/li>\n
          • Spread the date filling over the dough<\/li>\n
          • Crumble or spread the remaining dough on top<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            \u00a0Bake:<\/h4>\n
              \n
            • Preheat oven to 350\u00b0F (180\u00b0C)<\/strong><\/li>\n
            • Bake for 30\u201335 minutes<\/strong>, or until golden brown on top<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

              \u00a0Result:<\/h3>\n
                \n
              • Crispy golden top<\/li>\n
              • Soft, rich, and chewy center<\/li>\n
              • Perfect with coffee or tea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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