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Gramma's Date Squares

Gramma's Date Squares

Cost $10, save $5

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  • 25 Min
  • 12 Servings
  • $10

INGREDIENTS

  • Dry Ingredients

    • 1 ½ cups rolled oats
    • 1 ½ cups sifted pastry flour
    • 1 ⅓ cups packed brown sugar, divided
    • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
    • ¼ teaspoon salt

  • Wet Ingredients

    • 🧈 ¾ cup butter, softened
    • ¾ pound pitted dates, diced
    • 💧 1 cup water
    • 🍋 1 teaspoon lemon juice

STEPS

1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

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-inch square baking pan.

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

4

Bake in the preheated oven until the top is lightly toasted, 20 to 25 minutes. Cool before cutting into 12 squares.

NUTRIENTS

Per 1 serving

🔥

363

Calories

  • 4
    Protein
  • 64
    Carbs
  • 13
    Fats

💡 Use fresh, high-quality dates for better flavor.Let the squares cool completely before slicing to maintain their shape.You can store them in an airtight container for up to a week.