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Gramma's Date Squares Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups sifted pastry flour
1 1/2 cups packed brown sugar, divided
3/4 tsp baking soda
1/4 tsp salt
3/4 cup butter, softened
3/4 lbs pitted dates, diced
1 cup water
1 tsp lemon juice
Directions:
Directions:
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350º F

Step 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" square baking pan

Step 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 jice, and remove the heat.
Spread the filling over the base and spread the remaining crumb mixture on top.

Step 4
Bake in the preheated oven until the top is lightly toasted, 20-25 minutes.
Cool before cutting into 12 squares.
Number Of Servings:
Number Of Servings:
12
Preparation Time:
Preparation Time:
25 minutes
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
Tip

You can use almond extract instead of lemon extract if preferred.

 

 

 

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