Date Squares With Oat Crust Recipe

Name: Date Squares With Oat Crust
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 65 min
Yield: 36
Ingredients: 3/4 cup butter; 1 cup light brown sugar (firmly packed); 1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 teaspoon soda; 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats (uncooked); For the Filling:; 1 1/2 pounds dates (chopped); 1/3 cup sugar; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 teaspoon vanilla

Prep: 30 mins

Cook: 35 mins

Total: 65 mins

Servings: 32 to 36 servings

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These delicious date squares are made with a crumbly oat crust and a generous date filling.

Dates may not be the first fruit that comes to mind when you think dessert, but these oat crusted squares will change your mind.

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3/4 cup (6 ounces) unsalted butter
1 cup light brown sugar, firmly packed
1 3/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats, uncooked

For the Filling:

1 1/2 pounds dates, chopped
1/3 cup sugar
1 1/2 cups water
1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Put the dates, 1/3 cup of sugar, water, and vanilla in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently. Remove from the heat and stir in vanilla. Let the mixture cool for 5 to 10 minutes while you prepare the crust.
Heat the oven to 375 F. Lightly butter a 13 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
Cream butter and brown sugar together until light and fluffy. Combine flour, salt, and baking soda; stir well. Add the flour mixture to creamed mixture. Mix well. Stir in oats, blending well.
Pat about half of the mixture (about 2 1/2 cups or 13 ounces) into the prepared baking pan; spread with date filling then sprinkle evenly with remaining crust mixture. With your hand, tamp down the top crust layer lightly. Bake at 375 F for about 25 to 30 minutes, or until browned.
Cut into bars while still warm; let cool and remove from pan. Makes 32 to 36 date squares or bars, depending on size.

Recipe Variation

For less date filling, use 1 pound of dates and 1/4 cup of sugar with about 1 1/4 cups of water and the same amount of vanilla.

Nutrition Facts (per serving)
146	Calories
4g	Fat
27g	Carbs
2g	Protein

Nutrition Facts
Servings: 32 to 36
Amount per serving
Calories	146
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 4g	5%
Saturated Fat 2g	12%
Cholesterol 10mg	3%
Sodium 99mg	4%
Total Carbohydrate 27g	10%
Dietary Fiber 2g	7%
Total Sugars 19g
Protein 2g
Vitamin C 0mg	0%
Calcium 26mg	2%
Iron 1mg	8%
Potassium 148mg	3%
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.