Oatmeal Date Squares

(Gran)

Ingredients and Directions

Combine:

  • 1½ cups all purpose flour (sifted)

  • 1 tsp baking soda

  • 1 tsp salt

  • 1½ cups uncooked quick rolled oats

  • 1½ cup packed brown sugar

Add:

  • 1 cup melted butter. Mix well.

  • Press ½ of crumb mixture into 12x8x2 pan.

  • Spread date filling. Cover with remaining crumb mixture.

  • Bake at 350 °F for 30 minute. Cool in pan. Cut into squares.

Date Filling:

  • Mix 1 lb dates with 1 cup water.

  • Simmer until soft.

  • Mash.

  • Add ½ cup sugar (not necessary) and juice of ½ lemon.