Calypso Bars

Recipe View 5 mins Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8x10-inch baking pan. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 8 mins In a heavy saucepan over medium-low heat, combine chopped dates, chocolate, water, granulated sugar, and 1/4 cup butter. Cook, stirring constantly, until the chocolate is melted and the mixture has thickened slightly. (5-10 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract. Set aside to cool slightly. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 4 mins In a large bowl, cream together the brown sugar and 3/4 cup softened butter until light and fluffy. (3-5 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Add the quick-cooking oats, all-purpose flour, chopped walnuts, baking soda, and salt to the creamed mixture. Stir until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 5 mins Press half of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking pan. (5 minutes)

Recipe View 2 mins Evenly spread the cooled chocolate-date mixture over the oat mixture layer. (2 minutes)

Recipe View 3 mins Crumble the remaining oat mixture evenly over the chocolate-date layer. (3 minutes)

Recipe View 28 mins Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the topping is lightly browned and set. (25-30 minutes)

Recipe View 1 hrs Let the bars cool completely in the pan before cutting into 30 small squares. (1 hour)