Date Squares

I love dates and these tasty squares are a real treat.

They hold together well and stay moist.

DATE SQUARES

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1 1/4 cups all purpose flour

1 1/2 cups rolled oats

1 cup packed brown sugar

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp salt

1 cup butter or margarine 

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500 gm package dates - cut up ( about 1/2 lb)

1/2 cup sugar

2/3 cup water

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Mix flour, oats, sugar, soda and salt in a large bowl. 

Add butter and mix until mixture is crumbly.

Press 2/3 of the mixture into a greased square cake pan. (9x9)

Set aside.

In a saucepan, combine the cut up dates, sugar and water.

Bring to a boil and simmer until mixture is mushy. 

You may need to add a bit more water if the dates are not softened enough.

Spread date mixture over crumb mixture in cake pan.

Sprinkle with remaining crumb mixture and flatten down with your hand.

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Bake at 350 * F for 25-35 minutes or until it is a nice golden brown color.

Cool completely before cutting into squares.

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