Date Squares

1. 1

   For the date filling: Combine the dates, water, sugar, cornstarch and lemon juice in a medium saucepan, stirring often, until thick and smooth, about ten minutes.

2. 2

   Preheat the oven to 350u00b0F.

3. 3

   In a mixing bowl cream butter, then cream in sugar.

4. 4

   In another bowl, sift together the flour, baking soda and salt.

5. 5

   Blend flour mixture into the butter mixture, then blend in the rolled outs.

6. 6

   Grease a square Pyrex baking dish 8x8 inches/2L (I use a square baking pan of the same size).

7. 7

   Put half the rolled oats mixture evenly over the bottom. Spread the cooled dates over the base. Then add the remaining rolled oats mixture over the dates.

8. 8

   Bake in the oven for 30 minutes or until nice and brown.

9. 9

   Cool in pan. Cut into squares or bars.

10. 10

    It can be frozen, but in my house it's usually gone within the next few days.

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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