A date is an oval-shaped fruit covered by tough skin. It may be yellow, orange, red, or green. Its thick, sweet flesh surrounds a single large seed. Dates are a popular treat throughout the Middle East. Make 16 bars.
You will need:
- 225 gms rolled oats, plain or instant
- 112 gms all-purpose flour
- ½ teaspoon baking powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
- 112 gms dark brown sugar
- 225 gms melted butter or margarine
- 2 eggs, beaten
- 225 gms finely chopped pitted dates (cut with scissors)
- 225 gms chopped walnuts, peanuts, or pecans (ptional)
- 112 gms icing sugar for garnish
- A large mixing bowl
- A mixing spoon
- A greased 20-cm square baking dish
- Clean hands
What to do:
- Preheat the oven to 175 degree C
- Put the oats, flour, baking powder, salt, and cinnamon in a bowl and mix well. In another bowl, put the brown sugar, butter, and eggs.
- Add the wet ingredients to the dry ingredients. Mix well. Add the dates and nuts.
- Spread the batter into the baking dish and bake in the oven for about 35 minutes, until firm.
- Remove the dish from the oven. While it is still warm, sprinkle the treat with icing sugar, then cut into squares.
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