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Old-Fashioned Date Squares
This easy Old Fashioned recipe for Date Squares, has a tasty date filling sandwiched between a chewy oatmeal crumble. Perfect snack or dessert.
Prep Time
20 mins
Cook Time
20 mins
Total Time
55 mins
Servings: 16 squares
Calories: 280 kcal
Course:
Dessert , Snacks
Cuisine:
Canadian
Ingredients
FILLING
- 1½ cups chopped dates (preferably medjool dates)
- ½ cup granulated sugar
- ⅔ cup water
CRUMBLE MIXTURE
- 1¼ cups all purpose flour
- 1½ cups rolled oats (quick cooking oats)
- 1 cup brown sugar (lightly packed)
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter (melted and cooled)
Instructions
- Pre-heat oven to 350F (180C). Grease and flour or line an 8 inch square (20 cm) pan with parchment paper.
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FILLING
- In a medium pot add the chopped dates, granulated sugar and water, bring to a boil then lower the heat to a simmer and cook for 5-8 minutes or until the dates start to fall apart and mixture thickens. Let cool.
CRUMBLE MIXTURE
- In a large bowl whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda and salt, add the melted butter and stir with a wooden spoon or spatula to combine.
- Place 1/2 the mixture in a greased and floured or parchment paper lined 8-inch square baking pan, and press firmly down. Place the date mixture on top, then top with the remaining crumb mixture, gently press.
- Bake in the pre-heated oven for approximately 35-40 minutes or until golden brown. Let cool on wire rack completely before removing and cutting. Enjoy!
Notes
- Store the date squares at room temperature in an air-tight container for 3-4 days. If you want them to last a little longer, you can place the container of date bars in the refrigerator for up to a week. Bring them to room temperature before serving.
- Freeze the completely cooled squares in a freezer safe container with parchment paper between the layers. They will keep for up to 2 months in the freezer.
Nutrition Information
Calories
280kcal
(14%)
Carbohydrates
43g
(14%)
Protein
2g
(4%)
Fat
12g
(18%)
Saturated Fat
7g
(35%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
Monounsaturated Fat
3g
Trans Fat
0.5g
Cholesterol
31mg
(10%)
Sodium
201mg
(8%)
Potassium
155mg
(4%)
Fiber
2g
(8%)
Sugar
29g
(58%)
Vitamin A
375IU
(8%)
Calcium
29mg
(3%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 16squares
Amount Per Serving
Calories 280
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 280kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 43g | 14% |
| Protein | 2g | 4% |
| Fat | 12g | 18% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Trans Fat | 0.5g | 25% |
| Cholesterol | 31mg | 10% |
| Sodium | 201mg | 8% |
| Potassium | 155mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 29g | 58% |
| Vitamin A | 375IU | 8% |
| Calcium | 29mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.