DATE SQUARES

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This was printed by The Montreal Gazette. Every Wednesday they printed recipes and recipe ideas, and many of them come from cookbooks or chefs. This one comes from chef Michele Fireman. I've tried this several times, and it's always a hit in the house.

Provided by Studentchef

Categories Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 18 squares

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1 lb chopped pitted dates
1 cup water
2/3 cup brown sugar
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon cornstarch
1/2 cup unsalted butter
3/4 cup brown sugar
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups rolled oats

Steps:

For the date filling: Combine the dates, water, sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice in a medium saucepan, stirring often, until thick and smooth, about ten minutes.
Preheat the oven to 350°F.
In a mixing bowl cream butter, then cream in sugar.
In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt.
Blend flour mixture into the butter mixture, then blend in the rolled outs.
Grease a square Pyrex baking dish 8x8 inches/2L (I use a square baking pan of the same size).
Put half the rolled oats mixture evenly over the bottom. Spread the cooled dates over the base. Then add the remaining rolled oats mixture over the dates.
Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until nice and brown.
Cool in pan. Cut into squares or bars.
It can be frozen, but in my house it's usually gone within the next few days.

David Kracke

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These date squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're a great snack or dessert for a party.

Kevin Taylor

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I've been making these date squares for years and they're always a family favorite. They're so easy to make and they're always a hit.

Fahad Naeem

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These date squares were really easy to make and they turned out delicious! I love the combination of the sweet dates and the crunchy walnuts.

Sailent Lover

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I made these date squares for a bake sale and they sold out in minutes! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.

Sushant Singh

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These date squares were a bit too dry for my taste. I think I would add a little bit more butter or oil next time.

Justine Templeman

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I've made these date squares several times now and they're always a hit. They're so delicious and easy to make. I love that I can make them ahead of time and freeze them.

Subhan Dawar

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These date squares were really easy to make and they turned out great! The only thing I would change is to use a different type of nuts. I used walnuts, but I think pecans or almonds would be better.

Seif Error

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I made these date squares for my husband's birthday party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them. I'll definitely be making them again.

Donavin Davis

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These date squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but my kids loved them. They're a great snack or dessert for a party.

Ashiq Bugti

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I'm not a huge fan of dates, but I loved these squares! The combination of the sweet dates and the crunchy walnuts was perfect. I'll definitely be making these again.