DATE SQUARES

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I used to scout out date squares at bake sales when I was a kid. Definitely my favourite bar. I love the textures and flavours; buttery, crumbly crust; sweet, sticky date filling. A treat all the time!

Provided by evelynathens

Categories     Bar Cookie

Time 1h15m

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups pitted dates
1 1/2 cups orange juice
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
2 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon salt
1 1/2 cups firmly-packed brown sugar
1 1/2 cups butter, cut into pieces
1 cup sweetened flaked coconut
1 cup chopped walnuts or 1 cup pecans
1 1/2 cups old fashioned oats

Steps:

  • Simmer dates in orange juice and cinnamon for 30 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally. (be careful not to scorch mixture if it gets too thick)
  • Combine flour, salt and brown sugar and cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in coconut, nuts and oats.
  • Press half of dough mixture into bottom of 9 x 13 inch pyrex baking dish. Pat dough flat with a sheet of wax paper on hand.
  • Spread date mixture to within a half inch of edges.
  • Top with remaining dough and flatten lightly with wax paper on hand.
  • Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190C) oven for 45 minutes, or until golden.
  • Let cool in pan and cut into 24 bars (4 long strips cut by 6 shorter strips).

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