DATE SQUARES

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DATE SQUARES

 

DATE FILLING

1/2 lb. Pitted dates,  chopped

2 tbsp Brown sugar

1/2 cup Water

1 tbsp Lemon juice

 

CRUMB MIXTURE

1-1/2 cups All-purpose flour, sifted

1 tsp Baking soda

1/4 tsp Salt

3/4 cup Butter, softened

1 cup Packed brown sugar

1-1/2 cups Rolled oats

 

Preheat oven to 325°F [160°C]

 

DATE FILLING In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the dates,

water, and  brown sugar. Bring to a boil, and cook until soft enough

to be mashed with a fork (about 5 minutes). The mixture should be the

consistency of jam. Stir in lemon juice, and remove from heat. Set aside

to cool.

 

CRUMB MIXTURE In a large bowl, combine flour, salt, and baking soda. Cut

in butter, add brown sugar and rolled oats. Mix until crumbly.

 

ASSEMBLE Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a 8 inch greased

square pan. Cover evenly with cooled date filling. Then cover with

remaining crumb mixture and pat until smooth. Bake for 35 to 40 minutes

or until a lightly browned.