The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.


2 cups pitted dates
1 cup sauerkraut, rinsed and drained
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/2 cups water
1 cup chopped walnuts
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
2 1/2 cups sifted flour
3/4 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 cup rolled oats
1 cup butter or margarine
Cook dates, sauerkraut, sugar and cinnamon in water until thick, stirring frequently. Add nuts and vanilla. Cool.
Combine flour, salt, soda, sugar, and oats; mix well. Cut in butter with fork or pastry cutter. Mixture will be crumbly.
Press half the flour mixture into a greased 9-inch x 13-inch pan. Spread the cooled date filling over the crust, then top with the other half of the flour mixture and pat gently.
Bake at 350 degrees F for 35 to 40 minutes or until golden brown. Cool and cut into bars.
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The name, vodka, comes from the Russian phrase zhiznennaia voda, or "water of life". It can be made from everything from potatoes to beets. It's considered to be fairly flavorless which makes it a great liquor for mixed drinks.
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reviews & comments
January 13, 2009
Recipe is very sweet...kids love them. Be sure to chop up the kraut and dates prior to reducing.
January 13, 2009
Recipe is very sweet...kids love them. Be sure to chop up the kraut and dates prior to reducing.