Matrimonial Bars

Discover the nostalgic charm of Matrimonial Bars, a classic dessert that combines a luscious, naturally sweet date filling with a buttery oat crumb crust. This timeless treat features a rich layer of cooked pitted dates, simmered to perfection with a touch of sugar, nestled between two layers of golden, crumbly oat goodness. Perfectly balanced in sweetness and texture, these bars are easy to prepare with pantry staples like rolled oats, brown sugar, and melted butter, making them an ideal dessert or snack for any occasion. Ready in under an hour and served in generous, satisfying squares, Matrimonial Bars are a heartwarming delight that’s perfect for sharing with family and friends. Store leftovers easily for a grab-and-go treat that only gets better with time.

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

• 2 cups Pitted dates
• 1 cup Water
• 0.25 cups Granulated sugar
• 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
• 1.5 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
• 1 cup Brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 teaspoons Baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons Salt
• 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, melted

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the pitted dates, water, and granulated sugar over medium heat. Cook while stirring until the dates break down and form a thick paste, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 4

Pour the melted butter into the dry ingredients and mix thoroughly until a crumbly mixture forms.

Step 5

Press half of the oat mixture evenly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the base layer.

Step 6

Gently spread the cooked date mixture over the oat base, ensuring an even layer.

Step 7

Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the top of the date filling, pressing it lightly to adhere.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and firm.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the bars cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 10

Once cooled, cut into 12 squares or bars and serve. Store leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	1451.3 grams (1451.3g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4660

Total Fat 155.70g	200%
Saturated Fat 92.90g	465%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.00g
Cholesterol 388mg	129%
Sodium 1303mg	57%
Total Carbohydrate 824.70g	300%
Dietary Fiber 49.10g	175%
Total Sugars 566.70g
Protein 43.90g	88%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 610mg	47%
Iron 19mg	103%
Potassium 4287mg	91%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 28.7%

Protein: 3.6%

Carbs: 67.7%