Chocolate Date Squares
Chewy, rich, and naturally sweet, these Chocolate Date Squares are layered with oats, a luscious date filling, crunchy walnuts, and topped with a smooth dark chocolate glaze. A comforting treat that’s easy to make and even easier to love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cups pitted Medjool dates
- 1 cup boiling water
- 1/2 cup unsalted butter
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
- 1 cup dark chocolate chips
- 1 tablespoon coconut oil
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line an 8×8 baking dish with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, cream butter and brown sugar together. Add vanilla, flour, oats, baking soda, and salt. Mix until combined.
- Press two-thirds of the mixture into the prepared pan. Reserve the rest for topping.
- In a saucepan, simmer dates with boiling water until soft. Blend into a smooth paste and spread over the crust.
- Sprinkle walnuts and remaining oat mixture on top.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes until golden. Let cool completely.
- Melt chocolate chips and coconut oil. Spread over cooled bars.
- Refrigerate until chocolate sets, then slice and serve.
Notes
- For clean slices, chill thoroughly and use a warm knife.
- Swap nuts or omit for a nut-free version.
- Add a sprinkle of sea salt over the chocolate for extra flavor.
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