Desserts
Oat-Date Bars
KEY INGREDIENTS
Carnation
Evaporated Milk
NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk 12 oz
NET 12 fl oz (354 mL)
INGREDIENTS
- 1 package (8 ounces) chopped dates
- 3/4 cup NESTLÉ® CARNATION® Evaporated Lowfat 2% Milk
- 1 tablespoon SPLENDA® Sugar Blend for Baking
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (1 stick) butter or margarine, softened
- 1/4 cup packed SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 3/4 cup quick cooking oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
MAKE IT
Step 1
Preheat oven to 400° F. Grease 8-inch-square baking dish.
Step 2
Combine dates, evaporated milk, SPLENDA® Sugar Blend for Baking and vanilla extract in medium saucepan. Cook, over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally, for 8 to 10 minutes or until thickened. Remove from heat.
Step 3
Beat butter and SPLENDA® Brown Sugar Blend in large mixer bowl until creamy. Beat in flour, oats, baking soda, salt and cinnamon. With floured fingers, press half of crust mixture onto bottom of prepared baking pan. Spread date filling over crust. Top with remaining crust.
Step 4
Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden. Serve warm. Cut into bars.
VARIATIONS
For Milk Chocolate Fudge
