GRAMMA'S DATE SQUARES

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A date filled bar with a chewy oatmeal crust. This is my grandmother's recipe, which my whole family loves.

Provided by Mai Forrester

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     International Cookie Recipes     Canadian Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups rolled oats
1 ½ cups sifted pastry flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup butter, softened
¾ pound pitted dates, diced
1 cup water
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine oats, pastry flour, salt, 1 cup brown sugar, and baking soda. Mix in the butter until crumbly. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch square baking pan.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the dates, water, and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Bring to a boil, and cook until thickened. Stir in lemon juice, and remove from heat. Spread the filling over the base, and pat the remaining crumb mixture on top.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in preheated oven, or until top is lightly toasted. Cool before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.1 calories, Carbohydrate 63.7 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 217.4 mg, Sugar 41.8 g

Nicole Parkes
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These date squares are okay, but I've had better.


Kell Barnes
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The crust on these date squares is a bit dry, but the filling is good.


thai aluminum And glass
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These date squares are a bit too sweet for my taste, but they're still good.


Hamza Raaj
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I've never made date squares before, but these were so easy to make and they turned out great.


Sana tanzeel FAROOQI
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These date squares are delicious! The crust is flaky and the filling is rich and flavorful.


Jordan White
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I made these date squares for my family and they loved them. They said they were the best date squares they'd ever had.


Prasadh Hikkaduwa withanage
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These date squares are so rich and decadent. They're perfect for a special occasion.


Daniel Moseray
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I love the combination of dates and walnuts in these squares. They're the perfect balance of sweet and nutty.


Tushar apon
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I've made these date squares several times now and they always turn out perfect. They're so easy to make and they're always a crowd-pleaser.


Ruth Chowdhury
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These date squares are amazing! I made them for a potluck and they were a huge hit. Everyone loved them and asked for the recipe.