Date Bars from My Childhood (Dairy Free)

How to make it

Method

1. 01

   Heat the oven to 350°F and line a 9-by-5-inch loaf pan or 9-inch square baking pan with parchment.

2. 02

   Whisk the dry ingredients for date bars from my childhood in one bowl and the wet ingredients in another.

3. 03

   Fold the wet mixture into the dry mixture just until no dry streaks remain; avoid overmixing.

4. 04

   Bake until the center springs back and a toothpick shows a few moist crumbs, then cool before serving.