Date Squares
Date squares or date bars are a favorite sweet treat at my house. This recipe is really, really good.
Ingredients
- 1 cup all-purpose flour, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter, or margarine
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1/2 pound dates, stone-free
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 325ºF.
- Sift together the flour, baking soda and salt. Rub or cut in the butter. Add the sugar and rolled oats. Mix it together well. Spread 1/2 inch of crumbs in a greased 8 inch square pan. Pat to make smooth.
To make the filling:
- In a saucepan boil the dates, brown sugar and water together until the dates are soft enough to be mashed with a fork, adding sufficient water to prevent scorching. The mixture should be of a jam-like consistency. Let cool before layering over the crust.
- Cover the crust layer evenly with the cooled date filling. Cover with the remaining crumbs. Pat to make smooth.
- Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until pale brown. Leave the squares in the pan until they have cooled, then cut into squares.
- Makes 12 to 16 squares.
Nutrition
Calories: 238kcalCarbohydrates: 53gProtein: 4gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 2mgSodium: 101mgPotassium: 243mgFiber: 3gSugar: 33gVitamin A: 37IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 58mgIron: 1mg
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