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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 45 Minutes |
Ready In: 55 Minutes Servings: 12 |
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I'm not crazy about date squares, but these are good! Ingredients:
1 3/4 cups oats |
1 1/2 cups flour |
3/4 cup butter |
1/4 teaspoon baking soda |
1 cup brown sugar |
2 cups dates |
1/2 cup white sugar |
1 cup water |
1 tablespoon lemon juice |
Directions:
1. Filling:. 2. Combine all ingredients and simmer until thickened (don't burn) Set aside and cool. 3. Base:. 4. Lightly grease a 9x9-inch pan. 5. Sift and mix together flour and soda. 6. Combine sugar and oats to flour mixture. 7. Work in butter with fingertips. 8. Pat 1/2 of the mixture onto bottom of pan. 9. Spread filling on patted mixture. 10. Put remaining mixture on top of filling and pat lightly. Bake in 375°F oven for 45 minutes. 11. Cut when cool. |
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