{"id":15987,"date":"2017-07-06T05:00:27","date_gmt":"2017-07-06T12:00:27","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/blog\/?p=15987"},"modified":"2022-11-15T10:05:28","modified_gmt":"2022-11-15T18:05:28","slug":"apple-date-cookie-bars","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/apple-date-cookie-bars\/","title":{"rendered":"Send them Back to School with Apple Date Cookie Bars"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>These healthy low sugar Apple Date Cookie Bars are great to pack in lunch boxes, serve as an after school snack, or even enjoy for breakfast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"768\" fetchpriority=\"high\" data-pin-description=\"Apple Date Cookie Bars - apple oatmeal cookie bars, sweetened with dates for a tasty and healthy after school treat. #nosugarcookies #healthycookies\" src=\"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Apple-Date-Cookie-Bars-pin-1-512x768.jpg\" alt=\"oatmeal bars on a plate with text overlay &quot;apple date cookie bars&quot;\" data-skip-lazy class=\"wp-image-30119\" srcset=\"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Apple-Date-Cookie-Bars-pin-1-512x768.jpg 512w, https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Apple-Date-Cookie-Bars-pin-1-400x600.jpg 400w, https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Apple-Date-Cookie-Bars-pin-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Apple-Date-Cookie-Bars-pin-1.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Every month the Fill the Cookie Jar Bloggers make cookies based on a theme and share them on the same day. We are getting the jump on Back to School with our theme this month. Be sure to scroll to the bottom of the page to see what the others have made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These Apple Date Bars are so simple to make and quick to bake. Which is nice when it is still 95 plus degrees outside. We won't cool off here until late October.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The bars were not very sweet. If you want them a bit sweeter, you can substitute all or some of the dates with brown sugar or your favorite sugar substitute (some extra maple syrup would be good).<\/p>\n\n\n<div id=\"recipe\"><\/div><div id=\"wprm-recipe-container-18472\" class=\"wprm-recipe-container\" data-recipe-id=\"18472\" data-servings=\"0\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe wprm-recipe-template-new-chic-recipe-layout\"><div class=\"wprm-container-float-right\">\n    \n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"wprm-recipe-image wprm-block-image-rounded\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"border-width: 0px;border-style: solid;border-color: #666666;border-radius: 3px;\" data-pin-nopin=\"true\" width=\"576\" height=\"432\" src=\"https:\/\/thatrecipe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/07\/Apple-Date-Cookie-Bars-post.jpg\" class=\"attachment-576x432 size-576x432\" alt=\"oatmeal bars on a plate with text overlay &quot;apple date cookie bars&quot;\" 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class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-faded\">FILLING<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\" data-uid=\"1\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1 \u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">apples<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller\">(peeled, cored and thinly sliced)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\" data-uid=\"2\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">chopped nuts<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller\">(pecans or walnuts)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\" data-uid=\"3\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bc<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">coconut or brown sugar<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\" data-uid=\"4\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">tablespoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground cinnamon<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\" data-uid=\"5\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">vanilla<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\" data-uid=\"6\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground nutmeg<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller\">(optional)<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><div class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-group\"><h4 class=\"wprm-recipe-group-name wprm-recipe-ingredient-group-name wprm-block-text-faded\">BASE<\/h4><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredients\"><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\" data-uid=\"8\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">2<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">oats<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller\">(quick cooking or old fashioned)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\" data-uid=\"9\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00be<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cups<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">all purpose flour<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\" data-uid=\"10\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">dates<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller\">(pureed with water to make a thick paste)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\" data-uid=\"11\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">cup<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">butter or coconut oil<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes wprm-recipe-ingredient-notes-smaller\">(melted)<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\" data-uid=\"12\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">\u00bd<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">baking soda<\/span><\/li><li class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient\" style=\"list-style-type: circle;\" data-uid=\"13\"><span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-amount\">1<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-unit\">teaspoon<\/span>&#32;<span class=\"wprm-recipe-ingredient-name\">ground cinnamon<\/span><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n<div id=\"recipe-18472-instructions\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions-container wprm-recipe-18472-instructions-container wprm-block-text-normal\" data-recipe=\"18472\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-instructions-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line wprm-header-has-actions\" style=\"\">Instructions<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div>&nbsp;<\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-group\"><ul class=\"wprm-recipe-instructions\"><li id=\"wprm-recipe-18472-step-0-0\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Grease a 9\" square baking pan.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-18472-step-0-1\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">In a small bowl, combine filling ingredients and set aside for 5-10 minutes to become syrupy.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-18472-step-0-2\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">In a large bowl, mix all base ingredients together with a wooden spoon.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-18472-step-0-3\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Spread half of the base in the prepared 9\" pan. Cover with filling. Crumble the remaining base ingredients over the top.<\/div><\/li><li id=\"wprm-recipe-18472-step-0-4\" class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction\" style=\"list-style-type: decimal;\"><div class=\"wprm-recipe-instruction-text\" style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\">Bake at 350 degrees until the top is turning light brown, about 25 minutes.<\/div><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-video\"><\/div>\n<div id=\"recipe-18472-notes\" class=\"wprm-recipe-notes-container wprm-block-text-normal\"><h3 class=\"wprm-recipe-header wprm-recipe-notes-header wprm-block-text-uppercase wprm-align-left wprm-header-decoration-line\" style=\"\">Notes<div class=\"wprm-decoration-line\" style=\"border-color: #e0e0e0;\"><\/div><\/h3><div class=\"wprm-recipe-notes\"><span style=\"display: block;\">These are not overly sweet. If you want them slightly sweeter, substitute half of the pureed dates with brown sugar or desired substitute.<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wprm-spacer\"><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other Back to School Cookie Recipes<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/familyaroundthetable.com\/2017\/07\/06\/giant-milk-chocolate-chip-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Giant Milk Chocolate Chip Cookies <\/a>by Family Around the Table<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/joinuspullupachair.com\/2017\/07\/06\/brownie-energy-bites\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">No Bake Brownie Energy Bites<\/a> by Join Us, Pull up a Chair<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/jolenesrecipejournal.blogspot.com\/2017\/07\/peanut-butter-jelly-cookies.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peanut Butter &amp; Jelly Cookies<\/a> by Jolene's Recipe Journal<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/palatablepastime.com\/2017\/07\/06\/teachers-rule-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Teachers Rule Cookies<\/a> By Palatable Pastime<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/adayinthelifeonthefarm.blogspot.com\/2017\/07\/clean-cupboard-cookie-bars.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Clean the Cupboard Cookie Bars<\/a> by A Day In The Life On The Farm<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cookaholicwife.com\/2017\/07\/fillthecookiejar-monster-reeses-pieces.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Monster Reese's Pieces Cookie Bars<\/a> by Cookaholic Wife<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/organized31.com\/oatmeal-blueberry-cookies\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Oatmeal Blueberry Cookies<\/a> by Organized 31<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apple Date Cookie Bars by That Recipe<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.cindysrecipesandwritings.com\/cherry-pie-tassies-fillthecookiejar\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener 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