Date squares Recipe
Ingredients
- Base
- 2 cups oatmeal
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon baking powder
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter
- Date Filling
- 1/2 lb dates, pitted
- 2/3 cup water
- 1/4 cup sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
Directions
- Directions: Base
- In a large bowl, combine oatmeal, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
- Cut in butter until crumbly.
- Spread 3/4 of the crumbs in a 9 x 13 inch cake pan.
- Date Filling
- Mix dates, water and sugar together in a saucepan.
- Cook until thick, stirring frequently.
- Remove from heat and add lemon juice.
- Allow to cool before using.
- Spread over the crumbs in the pan. Sprinkle the remaining crumbs over top of the filling.
- Bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 minutes.
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Serving | %DV |
|---|---|
| Serving Size 167g | |
| Recipe makes 8 servings | |
| Calories 610 | |
| Calories from Fat 223 | 37% |
| Total Fat 25.4g | 32% |
| Saturated Fat 15.27g | 61% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 63mg | 21% |
| Sodium 583mg | 24% |
| Potassium 356mg | 10% |
| Total Carbs 92.54g | 25% |
| Dietary Fiber 4.8g | 16% |
| Sugars 52.23g | 35% |
| Protein 6.8g | 11% |
