Date and Cinnamon Squares Recipe

Name: Date and Cinnamon Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 ½ cups finely chopped pitted dates; ¾ cup water; ¼ cup caster sugar; 125 g butter; 1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind; ⅔ cup caster sugar; 1 egg; 1 ⅓ cups plain flour; ⅓ cup self raising flour; ½ teaspoon cinnamon; 1 teaspoon milk; 1 tablespoon caster sugar, extra

Servings: persons

1 ½ cups finely chopped pitted dates
¾ cup water
¼ cup caster sugar
125 g butter
1 teaspoon grated fresh lemon rind
⅔ cup caster sugar
1 egg
1 ⅓ cups plain flour
⅓ cup self raising flour
½ teaspoon cinnamon
1 teaspoon milk
1 tablespoon caster sugar, extra

1
Lightly grease a square slab pan.
2
Combine dates, water and sugar in pan, bring to boil, simmer uncovered, about 6 minutes or until dates are pulpy and liquid is evaporated.
3
Beat butter, rind and sugar in a bowl until smooth and creamy.
4
Add egg, beat until combined.
5
Stir in sifted dry ingredients, mix to a soft dough.
6
Knead dough gently on lightly floured surface until smooth, cover, refrigerate 15 minutes.
7
Divide dough in half, press one half evenly over base of prepared pan, spread with date mixture.
8
Flatten remaining dough, press evenly over date mixture.
9
Brush with milk, sprinkle with extra sugar.
10
Prick all over with skewer, bake in moderately hot oven about 25 minutes or until well brown and firm.
11
Turn onto wire rack to cool.
12
Cut into squares when cold.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 ½ cups finely chopped pitted dates, ¾ cup water, ¼ cup caster sugar, 125 g butter, and more.

Yes, Date and Cinnamon Squares falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Date and Cinnamon Squares

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