How to Make Matrimonial Bars - A Step-by-Step Guide

Matrimonial bars are a classic dessert that has been enjoyed for generations. These delicious treats are made with a buttery shortbread crust, a sweet date filling, and a crumbly oat topping. They are perfect for potlucks, family gatherings, or just for a sweet treat to enjoy at home.

The name "matrimonial bars" is said to come from the idea that the combination of dates and oats symbolizes the perfect marriage of flavors. Whether or not this is the true origin of the name, there's no den...

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Ingredients

  • 1 ¾ cups quick cooking oats
  • 1 ¾ cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 2 cups dates, pitted and chopped
  • ½ cup water
  • ½ cup white sugar

Information

  • Servings: 24
  • Yield: 1 -13x9 inch baking pan

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Grease one 13x9 inch baking pan.
  • Combine the oats, flour, brown sugar, butter, salt and baking soda. Mix well. The mixture will be crumbly.
  • In a saucepan over low heat, cook the chopped dates with the water and the white sugar until the pulp is soft and well mixed.
  • Layer 1/2 of the oat mixture onto the bottom of the prepared pan. Top with the date mixture and then finish off with the remaining oat mixture. Press down slightly on layers to compact.
  • Bake at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for 45 minutes or until top crust begins to brown.
  • Nutrition

    209 cal.

    • Total Fat: 8g
    • Saturated Fat: 5g
    • Cholesterol: 20mg
    • Sodium: 207mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 33g
    • Dietary Fiber: 2g
    • Total Sugars: 21g
    • Protein: 2g
    • Calcium: 19mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 126mg