Homemade Date Squares Recipe | Grandma’s Favorites

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Homemade Date Squares Recipe | Grandma’s Favorites

This homemade date squares recipe is a vegan dessert packed with the sweetness of dates combined with a crunchy & crumbly topping is a long standing family favorite. One of these these yummy Date Squares warm from the oven & a glass of milk makes a great afternoon snack. This recipe is so easy & freezes well too!

Keyword date bars, date squares, homemade date squares, newfoundland date squares

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 25

Total Time 45

Servings squares

Calories 258kcal

Author Judy

Equipment

Ingredients

Base and Topping

2 cups oatmeal fine (not instant)
1 cup flour
¾ cup brown sugar
Pinch salt
1 tsp baking powder
½ cup shortening or butter if you prefer

Filling

1 cup dates chopped
1 cup water
½ cup brown sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
Pinch baking soda

Instructions

Base and Topping:

Blend all ingredients together well, making sure the shortening is blended and split the mixture in half – one part for the bottom in a well greased plan, and one part for the top of the squares.

Filling:

Combine the filling ingredients in a medium saucepan and stirring often, cook over low heat until thick. Cool before spreading.

Make the Date Squares

Press one half of the dry mixture in the bottom of a 9 X 9 square pan, that you have lined with aluminum foil
Spread the Date mixture evenly
Top with the rest of the Dry mixture
Bake at 350F 35 - 45 minutes or until top is nicely golden.
Cool and cut into squares right away.
Store in an air tight container.
These Date squares freeze really well!
Enjoy.

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