Almond-Date Granola Bars

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Title: Almond-Date Granola Bars
Categories: Cookies
Yield: 1 servings

Filling:
1 1/2 c Chopped dates
1/2 c Shredded sweetened coconut
3/4 c Half and half
1 ts Almond extract
Granola crust:
2 c Lightly toasted quick oats
3/4 c All-purpose flour
1 c Dark brown sugar
1/2 ts Baking soda
1 ts Ground cinnamon
1/2 c Melted salted butter
1/2 c Chopped toasted almonds

Filling: Heat dates, coconut and half and half in saucepan over medium
heat. Stir often until mix boils and thickens-- about 15 minutes-- and
remove from heat. Stir in almond extract and set aside to cool. Crust: mix
together oats, flour, sugar, soda and cinnamon in a medium bowl. Blend
well. Pour melted butter over all and stir until well moistened. Press
about 3 cups granola mixture into bottom of 8 inch square baking pan and
chill 30 minutes to harden. To bake: Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Spread
cooled filling over granola base. Sprinkle remaining granola mixture over
filling. Sprinkle toasted almonds over all. Bake 30 minutes or until top is
slightly browned and crisp. Cool to room temperature and cut into bars. THE
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