Matrimonial Date Squares Recipe

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Ingredients
12
Count
Nutrition
434
Calories
Total time
45
Minutes
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Ingredients:

Directions:

  1. FILLING.
  2. In pot over medium heat bring cold water and dates to a boil, and simmer two minutes, until dates nicely softened.
  3. Add Brown sugar, simmer until sugar is dissolved.
  4. Remove from heat, blend in the orange and lemon juice and set aside while making crumb crust.
  5. CRUMB CRUST.
  6. In large bowl put in the flour, soda, baking powder, salt and blend with a whisk to mix.
  7. Add the brown sugar and rub in the margarine with the tips of fingers to mix.
  8. Add the oatmeal and mix well.
  9. ASSEMBLY.
  10. Spread and pat half the crumbs in bottom of a greased 9x13 pan, saving the other half for the top.
  11. Cover base with cool date filling and spread evenly.
  12. Top with the rest of crumb mix.
  13. Bake at 325 for 30- 35 minutes or (until top nice and gold).
  14. Servings will depend on on the size of slice you wish to serve, small for the dainty tray or large and generous for dessert.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 434.12 Kcal (1818 kJ)
Calories from fat 164.84 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 18.32g 28%
Sodium 576.97mg 24%
Potassium 297.68mg 6%
Total Carbs 65.4g 22%
Sugars 35.1g 140%
Dietary Fiber 4.52g 18%
Protein 4.73g 9%
Vitamin C 0.9mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.2mg 6%
Iron 2.3mg 13%
Calcium 115.3mg 12%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 344.85 Kcal (1444 kJ)
Calories from fat 130.94 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 14.55g 28%
Sodium 458.33mg 24%
Potassium 236.47mg 6%
Total Carbs 51.95g 22%
Sugars 27.88g 140%
Dietary Fiber 3.59g 18%
Protein 3.76g 9%
Vitamin C 0.7mg 2%
Vitamin A 0.1mg 6%
Iron 1.8mg 13%
Calcium 91.6mg 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
Find out how many calories should you eat.

Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.4
    Points
  • 12
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free,
  • good source of fiber

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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