Date Squares Recipe

Name: Date Squares
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for pan; 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour; 1 1/2 cups rolled quick oats; 1 cup light-brown sugar, firmly packed; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; Date Paste, recipe follows; 2 cups dates, pitted and diced; 1 cup water; 1 lemon, zested and juiced; Pinch salt

Servings: persons

3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for pan
1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups rolled quick oats
1 cup light-brown sugar, firmly packed
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Date Paste, recipe follows
2 cups dates, pitted and diced
1 cup water
1 lemon, zested and juiced
Pinch salt

1
Heat oven to 350 degrees F. Butter an 8 by 8 by 2-inch pan, and set aside.
2
In a large bowl, combine flour, oats, brown sugar, and baking soda.
3
Add butter, and blend with fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4
Transfer 2/3 of the dough into prepared pan, and press into bottom and up sides.
5
Spread date paste over bottom layer of the dough.
6
Cover with remaining dough.
7
Bake until golden brown, about 35 minutes.
8
Cool completely in pan on a wire rack.
9
Invert on to a plate, then back onto a cutting board.
10
Cut into 2-inch squares.
11
Store in an airtight container for up to 7 days.
12
Place dates in small saucepan with 1 cup of water, lemon zest, juice and salt.
13
Cook over medium heat until soft, about 12 minutes.
14
Remove from heat, cool completely before using.

817

kcal

Calories

Fat

113

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) unsalted butter, plus more for pan, 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour, 1 1/2 cups rolled quick oats, 1 cup light-brown sugar, firmly packed, and more.

Yes, Date 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 Squares

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