Gramma's Date Squares
Description
The best recipe for delicious date squares with buttery layers of goodness and a chewy oatmeal crust. The whole family will love this sweet treat.
Ingredients
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1 1/2 cups rolled oats
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1 1/2 cups sifted pastry flour
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1 1/3 cups packed brown sugar, divided
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3/4 teaspoon baking soda
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1/4 teaspoon salt
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3/4 cup butter, softened
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3/4 pound pitted dates, diced
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1 cup water
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1 teaspoon lemon juice
Directions
1
Gather the ingredients. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
2
Combine oats, pastry flour, 1 cup brown sugar, baking soda, and salt in a large bowl. Mix in butter until crumbly. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9-inch square baking pan.
3
Combine dates, water, and remaining 1/3 cup brown sugar in a small saucepan over medium heat. Bring to a boil, and cook until thickened. Stir in lemon juice, and remove from heat. Spread the filling over the base, and spread the remaining crumb mixture on top.
4
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is lightly toasted, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool before cutting into 12 squares.