Date Squares

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  • 12
  • Average
  • 25 mins
  • 25 mins
  • Average budget

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
  • 1 1/2 cups sifted pastry flour
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 cup packed brown sugar
  • 3/4 cup butter, softened
  • 3/4 pound pitted dates, diced
  • 1 cup water
  • 1/3 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon lemon juice

Preparation

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Step 2

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.

Step 3

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.

Step 4

Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in preheated oven, or until top is lightly toasted. Cool before cutting into squares.