Soft Date Squares
These soft date squares are the perfect blend of buttery oat crumble and sweet, gooey date filling. A nostalgic dessert that’s easy to make and even easier to love.
Ingredients
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- 2 cups chopped dates
- 3/4 cup water
- 1/3 cup granulated sugar
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 cup rolled oats
- 2/3 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 3/4 cup unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a 9×9 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a saucepan, combine chopped dates, water, and granulated sugar. Cook over medium heat, stirring often, until the mixture becomes thick and spreadable. Let it cool slightly.
- In a large bowl, mix flour, oats, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add melted butter and mix until crumbly.
- Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread the cooled date filling evenly over the base.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the date layer and press gently.
- Bake for 25 to 30 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
- Let the bars cool completely before lifting out and slicing into squares.
Notes
- Cool completely before slicing for clean edges.
- Use Medjool dates for best results.
- Line the pan with parchment for easy removal.
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