Crispy Date Bars
Make crispy date bars with layers of Rice Krispies®, dates, walnuts, and a creamy topping. Prep takes 25 minutes, and you will get 24 bars in total. Start with a golden brown crust, add a sweet date filling, and finish with a smooth cream cheese layer. Cool and chill before serving for the best taste.
- Packed with Kellogg’s® Rice Krispies® cereal, walnuts, and dates for delicious layers.
- Just 25 minutes prep and 85 minutes total for 24 servings—so easy, you can do it together.
- Mix, bake, and top with sweet cream cheese frosting for a family favorite.
- Encourages togetherness—perfect for little hands to help and creativity to shine.
- Playful, energetic instructions: Snap! Crackle! Pop! Bring everyone together and make snack time magical!
A layered bar cookie that's chock-full of Kellogg's® Rice Krispies® cereal, walnuts and dates.
PREP TIME (MIN)
25
TOTAL TIME (MIN)
85
SERVINGS
24
Ingredients
Directions
1. In small mixing bowl, combine flour, brown sugar and 1/2 cup margarine, mixing until crumbly. Press into ungreased 9 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan. 2. Bake at 375° F about 10 minutes or until golden brown. Set aside. 3. In 2-quart saucepan, combine dates, granulated sugar and 1/2 cup margarine. Cook over medium heat until mixture boils. Simmer 3 minutes, stirring frequently. Blend about 1/4 cup hot mixture into beaten egg. Return egg mixture to saucepan, stirring constantly. Cook just until mixture bubbles. Remove from heat. Stir in KELLOGG'S® RICE KRISPIES® cereal, nuts and vanilla. Spread over baked crust. Cool completely. 4. In medium mixing bowl combine powdered sugar, vanilla and cream cheese, beating until smooth. Add 2 to 3 teaspoons milk, if desired. Spread over filling. Store in refrigerator. Yield: 24 bars
