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Gramma's Date Squares Recipe

Recipe by: 106a802496d678ba

"A date filled bar with a chewy oatmeal crust. This is my grandmother's recipe which my whole family loves. You can use almond extract instead of lemon, if you wish."
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  • Directions
  • Ingredients
  • Nutrition
Directions
  • Prep25 m
  • Cook25 m
  • Ready In50 m
  • 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 2In 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.
  • 3In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the dates, water, and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Bring to a boil, and cook until thickened. Stir in lemon juice, and remove from heat. Spread the filling over the base, and pat the remaining crumb mixture on top.
  • 4Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in preheated oven, or until top is lightly toasted. Cool before cutting into squares.
Footnotes
  • Tip
  • Aluminum foil can be used to keep food moist, cook it evenly, and make clean-up easier.
Ingredients
  • 12 servings
  • 363 cals
  • 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
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    363
    18%
  • Fat:
    12.5
    19%
  • Carbs:
    63.7
    21%
  • Protein:
    3.7
    7%
  • Cholesterol:
    31
    10%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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