Angela Cooper
@cooperartangela
Decadent Chocolate Date Oat Bars
Indulge in these rich and chewy chocolate date oat bars, a delightful treat that combines the sweetness of dates with the richness of chocolate and the wholesome goodness of oats. Perfect for a snack or dessert, these bars are sure to satisfy your sweet tooth!
Details
- Difficulty:medium
- Estimated Cost:N/A
- Ingredients:13
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Recipe Information
- Prep time25 min.
- Cook time35 min.
- Total time60 min.
- Servings30
Ingredients
- 1 1/3 cups
- 2 1/2 (1 ounce) squares
- 2/3 cup
- 1 1/3 cups
- 1/4 cup
- 1 teaspoon
- 1 1/4 cups
- 3/4 cup
- 1 1/2 cups
- 1 1/2 cups
- 1 cup
- 1/2 teaspoon
- 1/2 teaspoon
Cooking Instructions
Follow our step-by-step guide on how to make Decadent Chocolate Date Oat Bars.
Step 1
Start by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C). Grab an 8x10-inch baking pan and give it a light greasing to ensure your bars come out easily later on.
Step 2
In a heavy saucepan, combine the chopped dates, unsweetened chocolate, water, white sugar, and 1/4 cup of butter. Cook this mixture over medium-low heat, stirring frequently until everything melts together and thickens, which should take about 5 to 10 minutes. Once it’s beautifully melted, remove it from the heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Set this luscious mixture aside to cool a bit.
Step 3
In a separate bowl, beat together the brown sugar and 3/4 cup of butter until creamy and smooth. Then, add in the quick-cooking oats, all-purpose flour, chopped walnuts, baking soda, and salt. Stir everything together until you achieve a crumbly texture that’s just right for your bars.
Step 4
Now, it’s time to assemble! Take half of the oat mixture and press it firmly into the bottom of your prepared baking pan. Next, evenly spread that delicious chocolate-date mixture over the oat layer, making sure it covers every corner. Finally, crumble the remaining oat mixture over the top, creating a delightful topping for your bars.
Step 5
Pop the pan into your preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly browned and irresistible. Once done, let it cool slightly before cutting into 30 small squares. Enjoy these decadent treats with friends or save some for later!