Date Squares

1. 1

   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)

2. 2

   Combine flour, salt and brown sugar and cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in coconut, nuts and oats.

3. 3

   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.

4. 4

   Spread date mixture to within a half inch of edges.

5. 5

   Top with remaining dough and flatten lightly with wax paper on hand.

6. 6

   Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190C) oven for 45 minutes, or until golden.

7. 7

   Let cool in pan and cut into 24 bars (4 long strips cut by 6 shorter strips).

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