Best Old Fashioned Crispette Squares Dated Recipes

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GRANDMA LUCY'S DATE SQUARES



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I will always remember how delicious these were and how everyone used to rave over them when Grandma would make them. I honestly dont remember how many these make but they are SO good, I just found the recipe and I am so excited!

Provided by Donna

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 30m

Yield 8-10 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 cups Quaker oats
1 1/2 cups flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
3/4 cup melted shortening
1 cup brown sugar
1 package dates, chopped
1 cup hot water
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla

Steps:

  • Mix oats, flour, and baking soda.
  • Add shortening.
  • Prepare filling by mixing chopped dates, hot water, brown sugar, and vanilla.
  • Put 1/2 dry mix in a baking pan.
  • Add filling.
  • Top with rest of dry mix.
  • Bake 20 minutes at 350, or until well browned.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 544.8, Fat 21.8, SaturatedFat 5.2, Sodium 175.2, Carbohydrate 80.7, Fiber 4.2, Sugar 39.8, Protein 8.2

GRANDMA'S DATE SQUARES



Grandma's Date Squares image

Make and share this Grandma's Date Squares recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Stacey Dee

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 40m

Yield 9 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 3/4 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups flour
1 cup brown sugar
3/4 cup butter
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 lb dates (chopped fine)
1 cup white sugar
1 cup water

Steps:

  • Mix: oats, flour, brown sugar, butter, baking soda and salt then press on bottom of 8x8 pan.
  • Boil: dates, sugar and water until thick.
  • Bake 20-30 minutes in 375 F oven.
  • Cool before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 521.4, Fat 16.6, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 40.7, Sodium 325, Carbohydrate 91.4, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 62, Protein 5.5

GRAMMA'S DATE SQUARES



Gramma's Date Squares image

A date filled bar with a chewy oatmeal crust. This is my grandmother's recipe, which my whole family loves.

Provided by Mai Forrester

Categories     Desserts     Cookies     International Cookie Recipes     Canadian Cookie Recipes

Time 50m

Yield 12

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 ½ cups rolled oats
1 ½ cups sifted pastry flour
¼ teaspoon salt
¾ teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed brown sugar
¾ cup butter, softened
¾ pound pitted dates, diced
1 cup water
⅓ cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • In a large bowl, combine oats, pastry flour, salt, 1 cup brown sugar, and baking soda. Mix in the butter until crumbly. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch square baking pan.
  • In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the dates, water, and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Bring to a boil, and cook until thickened. Stir in lemon juice, and remove from heat. Spread the filling over the base, and pat the remaining crumb mixture on top.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in preheated oven, or until top is lightly toasted. Cool before cutting into squares.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 363.1 calories, Carbohydrate 63.7 g, Cholesterol 30.5 mg, Fat 12.5 g, Fiber 5.3 g, Protein 3.7 g, SaturatedFat 7.4 g, Sodium 217.4 mg, Sugar 41.8 g

OLD FASHIONED CRISPETTE SQUARES (DATED 1950)



Old Fashioned Crispette Squares (dated 1950) image

This was a handwritten recipe in my Mom's collection. I remember them as good but have not tried out the recipe for years.

Provided by Kathie Carr

Categories     Cookies

Time 35m

Number Of Ingredients 14

CRUST:
1/4 c crisco
1/2 c brown sugar
1 c flour
1/8 tsp salt
1/4 tsp nutmeg
TOPPING:
1 c brown sugar, firmly packed
2 well beaten eggs
1/4 tsp salt
1 tsp vanilla
1 c coconut
1 1/2 c rice crispie cereal
1/2 c chopped nuts

Steps:

  • 1. Cream 1/4 cup Crisco and 1/2 cup brown sugar Sift together 1 cup flour, 1/8 tsp. salt, 1/4 tps nutmeg. With fork or pastry blender cut Crisco mixture into flour mixture until well blended. Press into a 9 inch square (parchment paper lined) pan. Bake 15 minutes in 350 degree oven.
  • 2. Add 1 cup brown sugar to 2 well beaten eggs. Stir to mix. Add 1/4 tsp salt, 1 tsp. vanilla, 1 cup coconut,mix well. Stir in 1 1/2 cup rice crispies, 1/2 cup chopped nuts. Spread over baked layer and continue baking 24 minutes more. Cut into squares while warm.

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