Sometimes you just want a simple sweet treat, and these date bars are the ultimate easy to make fix for those cravings! The crisp and buttery topping combined with the sweet filling makes these absolutely scrumptious.
Combine the ingredients for the filling into a small pot and start simmering over medium heat,, stirring often. You want to dissolve the dates and cook until it's a smooth mixture with very few lumps. Once this is finished remove from the heat and set aside.
Start the base and topping. Combine the sugar and butter together until creamy and combined thoroughly.
Add in the oats, flour, salt and baking soda. Mix together completely.
Press 2/3 of the crust mix into the bottom of a 9x9 pan, saving some for the topping.
Pour the filling on top of the bottom crust and spread it around evenly.
Crumble the remaining oatmeal mixture as a topping evenly across the filling.
Bake at 350 degrees until it's beautifully browned on top.
Cool it and then cut into pieces.
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Notes
It is easiest to buy the dates that are already chopped and in the package in a block, not separate ones.