CANADIAN DATE SQUARES

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Make and share this Canadian Date Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by PCrocker

Categories Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 16 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

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Ingredients

8 ounces dates, cut up
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 cup water
1 cup all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/8 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup butter
1 cup packed brown sugar
2 cups oats (not instant)

Steps:

Combine dates, 1 TBSP brown sugar, and water in small saucepan.
Bring to a boil, reduce heat, and cook, stirring often, until dates are soft enough to be mashed with a fork.
Set aside.
In mixer bowl, blend flour, baking soda, and salt.
Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
Stir in brown sugar and oats.
Do not over mix.
Mixture should stay crumbly.
Press half of crumb mixture over bottom of lightly buttered 8x8-inch pan to form bottom crust.
Gently spread date filling over bottom crust.
Sprinkle remaining oat mixture over date filling.
Lightly pat with palm of hand to even out.
Bake for 25 minutes at 350 degrees.
Cool completely and cut into squares.

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I'm not a big fan of dates, but I'm willing to give these squares a try. They look so good!

dhanushka nishantha

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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's perfect for a busy weeknight dessert.

Ibrar Azam Ibrar Azam

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These date squares look delicious! I'm going to have to try making them this weekend.

Javier Fonseca

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I'm always looking for new dessert recipes, and these Canadian Date Squares look like they're worth a try. I love how simple the ingredients are.

arpit games

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Date squares are one of my favorite desserts. I love the combination of the sweet dates and the flaky crust.

md hamim ahmed

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I've never had Canadian Date Squares before, but they look delicious. I'm going to have to find a recipe and try them out.

Uchenna Nwankwo

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I'm definitely going to try making these date squares. They look so good and they sound like they're easy to make.

prosef kheder

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These Canadian Date Squares are a delicious and easy-to-make treat. They're perfect for any occasion, and they're sure to be a hit with everyone who tries them.

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I was a bit skeptical about making these date squares, but I'm so glad I did! They're so easy to make and they taste amazing. I'll definitely be making them again.