Comments on: Old-Fashioned Date Bar Recipe

By: Two Healthy Kitchens

Two Healthy Kitchens — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 21:24:10 +0000

In reply to Jane.

Hi, Jane! As I mention in step #2, if needed, I would spray the pan with cooking spray and/or lightly but thoroughly flour the bottom of the pan. If you’d prefer to butter the pan, I’m sure that would probably work just fine, too. Let me know what you think – I hope you’ll love these Date Sticks as much as we do! And Happy, Happy Holidays to you and your family! ~Shelley

By: Jane

Jane — Mon, 11 Dec 2023 17:31:08 +0000

Do you butter the baking dish so it doesn’t stick ?

By: Two Healthy Kitchens

Two Healthy Kitchens — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 12:31:56 +0000

In reply to Jannel James.

Hi, Jannel! I just grab a package of standard grocery store dates like Sun-Maid, which do happen to be deglet noor. So yep … deglet noor should work just fine for these date bars. I hope you enjoy the cozy vintage flavors as much as my family does – let me know what you think! And happy holidays to you and your family! 😀 ~Shelley

By: Jannel James

Jannel James — Thu, 16 Nov 2023 21:32:51 +0000

what kind of dates do you use? Can you use Deglet Noor dates?

By: Two Healthy Kitchens

Two Healthy Kitchens — Mon, 17 Oct 2022 14:59:33 +0000

In reply to Hayley.

Oh, Hayley, what a truly lovely message! I’m just delighted you adored these date bars so much – they’re very near and dear to my heart, so that means a lot! Thank you for so kindly taking the time to let me know. Have a fabulous week! 😀 ~Shelley

By: Hayley

Hayley — Thu, 13 Oct 2022 10:29:26 +0000

Wow I don't normally comment on recipe posts, in fact never before! But these are just amazing, thank you for bringing them into our lives

By: Two Healthy Kitchens

Two Healthy Kitchens — Thu, 06 Oct 2022 15:52:35 +0000

In reply to Catherine Pellegrino.

I’m so happy you enjoyed our beloved Date Bars, Catherine – thank you for the really lovely feedback! ~Shelley

By: Catherine Pellegrino

Catherine Pellegrino — Tue, 04 Oct 2022 20:19:43 +0000

I love this recipe. It is very tasteful and very light and less calories than all other similar recipes. The whole wheat and the one tablespoon of butter makes it a healthier dessert. I will definitely keep this recipe.

By: Two Healthy Kitchens

Two Healthy Kitchens — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 16:27:46 +0000

In reply to Jean M Cazimero.

Oh, Jean! I just love hearing your story – and love “meeting” a fellow Ohioan! And I hear ya about making a double batch. These are surprisingly addictive, aren’t they?!? I love having extra to stash in the freezer, too – they freeze beautifully so I can pull some out for entertaining, or even just a little treat for myself! Thanks for sharing your memories – I really enjoyed it! Have a lovely week! ~Shelley

By: Jean M Cazimero

Jean M Cazimero — Mon, 21 Feb 2022 02:33:09 +0000

I grew up with this same recipe. My mom was from Ohio as well. And she carries this one and so many other recipes whereever she moved to. This recipe is so good. Like your mom as a girl of rolling the bars in the powered sugar, I to had this job to. We were lucky if we had any left over from the first batch. So mom always made a double batch.