Ingredients

The following ingredients have 1 Servings
  • 1 (8-oz.) pkg. (1 1/2 cups) chopped pitted dates
  • 1/2 cup raisins
  • 1/4 cup sugar
  • 1 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla
  • 1 (1 lb. 0.6-oz.) pkg. date quick bread mix
  • 1/2 cup margarine or butter, softened
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup quick-cooking rolled oats

Instruction

  • Heat oven to 375°F. Grease 13x9-inch pan.
  • In medium saucepan, combine all filling ingredients except vanilla; mix well. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low; cook 10 minutes or until thickened, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
  • Meanwhile, place quick bread mix in large bowl. With pastry blender or fork, cut in margarine until crumbly. Stir in walnuts. Reserve 1 cup mixture for topping. Press remaining mixture in bottom of greased pan.
  • Carefully spread filling over base. In small bowl, combine reserved 1 cup of base mixture and oats; mix well. Sprinkle over filling.
  • Bake at 375°F. for 18 to 23 minutes or until top is golden brown. Cool 30 minutes or until completely cooled. Cut into bars.