Nancy Dunn Bar Cookies
Dec 10, 2012 22:15:26 GMT -5
Post by PrisonerOfHope on Dec 10, 2012 22:15:26 GMT -5
Nancy Dunn Bar Cookies
8 oz. package chopped, pitted dates
1 1/2 cups orange juice
2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups softened butter (3 sticks)
2 cups oatmeal
1 cup shredded coconut + 1/2 cup shredded coconut for topping
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
In a medium sized saucepan, combine the dates and the orange juice; bring mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and let cool.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
Cut in the softened butter with a pastry blender until the mixture is crumbly.
Stir in the oats, 1 cup coconut, and nuts; mix thoroughly.
Grease a 9 X 13 pan.
Measure out 4 cups of the oat mixture and set aside.
Press the remaining mixture in the bottom of the baking pan.
Spread the date mixture evenly over the crust to within 1/4" of the edges.
Sprinkle the remaining mixture over the dates, then sprinkle the 1/2 cup of coconut on the top; pat down gently.
Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until light golden brown on top.
Cool completely in pan on wire rack before cutting into bars.
8 oz. package chopped, pitted dates
1 1/2 cups orange juice
2 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 tsp. salt
1 1/2 cups softened butter (3 sticks)
2 cups oatmeal
1 cup shredded coconut + 1/2 cup shredded coconut for topping
1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
In a medium sized saucepan, combine the dates and the orange juice; bring mixture to a boil.
Reduce the heat to simmer and cook for 15-20 minutes until thickened, stirring occasionally.
Remove from heat and let cool.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, sugar, and salt.
Cut in the softened butter with a pastry blender until the mixture is crumbly.
Stir in the oats, 1 cup coconut, and nuts; mix thoroughly.
Grease a 9 X 13 pan.
Measure out 4 cups of the oat mixture and set aside.
Press the remaining mixture in the bottom of the baking pan.
Spread the date mixture evenly over the crust to within 1/4" of the edges.
Sprinkle the remaining mixture over the dates, then sprinkle the 1/2 cup of coconut on the top; pat down gently.
Bake at 350 for 35-40 minutes or until light golden brown on top.
Cool completely in pan on wire rack before cutting into bars.
