Date Squares
By nadie29
1 Picture
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
Details
Servings 12
Level of difficulty Average
Preparation time 25mins
Cooking time 25mins
Cost Average budget
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.
Review this recipe