Date Bars

Bars, as the name suggests, are pastries or cookies cut into shapes–usually squares, rectangles, or diamonds–after baking. They can be crumbly or moist and chewy like brownies, lebkuchen, and these date bars.

Try replacing the dates with other dried fruits, such as pears, prunes, or apricots, which are particularly refreshing. Reconstitute first in water as needed. Served warm and topped with a scoop of ice cream, date bars make a homey dessert. They are great to take along on picni