DATE SQUARES

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I used to scout out date squares at bake sales when I was a kid. Definitely my favourite bar. I love the textures and flavours; buttery, crumbly crust; sweet, sticky date filling. A treat all the time!

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h15m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups pitted dates
1 1/2 cups orange juice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups firmly-packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups butter, cut into pieces
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts or 1 cup pecans
1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats

Steps:

  • Simmer dates in orange juice and cinnamon for 30 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally. (be careful not to scorch mixture if it gets too thick)
  • Combine flour, salt and brown sugar and cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in coconut, nuts and oats.
  • Press half of dough mixture into bottom of 9 x 13 inch pyrex baking dish. Pat dough flat with a sheet of wax paper on hand.
  • Spread date mixture to within a half inch of edges.
  • Top with remaining dough and flatten lightly with wax paper on hand.
  • Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190C) oven for 45 minutes, or until golden.
  • Let cool in pan and cut into 24 bars (4 long strips cut by 6 shorter strips).

Zunair Khurshid
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These date squares are a classic dessert that everyone should try. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit.


Tanvir Hossain
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. It's so easy to follow and the results are always delicious.


Jackson Mwale
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These date squares are a great way to use up leftover dates. They're also a great make-ahead dessert.


Adeel Ejaz
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I'm not a huge fan of dates, but I really enjoyed these squares. The crust was flaky and the filling was gooey and sweet.


Kiyah Greene
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These date squares are the perfect dessert for any occasion. They're easy to make, delicious, and everyone loves them.


Zia Chitrali
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I made these date squares for my office potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them!


CT-1509 Arc Domino
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I love the combination of dates and walnuts in these squares. They're so chewy and flavorful.


Emmanuel Chikomu
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These date squares are a great make-ahead dessert. I made them the day before my party and they were still delicious the next day.


Bishnu Rj
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I've made these date squares several times and they're always a hit. They're so easy to make and they taste amazing.


Khorshedali dewan
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I followed the recipe exactly and the date squares turned out perfect. They were so moist and flavorful.


Manish Mandal
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These are the best date squares I've ever had!


Sarah Taylor
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I made these date squares for my family and they were a huge success. The crust was flaky and the filling was gooey and delicious.


Mas kal Sadat
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I've been making these date squares for years and they're always a favorite. They're the perfect combination of sweet and tart.


Muhammad Chaudhary
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These date squares were a hit at my party! They were so easy to make and everyone loved them.


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