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Correo Electrónico
Ingredientes
- For the Date Filling:
- 1 lb chopped dates (See notes)
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 Tbsp butter
- 1 tsp vanilla
- 1 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 1 cup coconut
- For the Crust:
- 1 3/4 cups oatmeal
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups flour
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp baking powder
- 1 tsp baking soda
- 3/4 cup butter, melted
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