GRAMMA'S DATE SQUARES RECIPE

Gramma's Date Squares Recipe image

Provided by jeangetscookin

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 1/2 cups oatmeal
1 1/2 cups sifted pastry flour
1/4 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup packed brown sugar
3/4 cup butter ( reviews say 1 cup butter )
3/4 pound dates diced
1 cup water
1/3 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon lemon juice

Steps:

( 1 ) Preheat oven to 350 F ( 2 ) 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 pan. ( 3 ) 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 the top. ( 4 ) Bake for 20-25 minutes in preheated oven, or until top is lightly toasted. Cool before cutting into squares.