DATE SHORTBREAD 1968
This recipe is from Anne O'Rielly, Kim and Erins grandmother. She gave this recipe to me when I was doing a lot of baking for Christmas boxes and showers. This is similar to Oatmeal Date squares or Matrimonial cake, only it uses raisins in the flling with the dates.
Provided by andypandy
Categories Dessert
Time 45m
Yield 20 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Filling:.
- Combine, dates, raisins and water, and cook over medium heat until thick and redued. Remove and cool.
- Base and top:.
- Place flour, soda, powder and salt into a large bowl. Cut in the margarine or butter until crumbly. Then mix in the brown sugar and oats, combining well.
- Pat half this base crumb mixture into a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
- Spread cooled filling evenly on top.
- Pat lightly the remaining crumbs on the top.
- Place in preheated oven 325 degrees, for 30 to 35 minutes. Increase heat if necessary to make sure the top is a nice light golden brown.
- Cut into squares while still slightly warm. Then cool thoroughly.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.4, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 191, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 24.9, Protein 2.6
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