c. Date Squares

By á-8107

Ingredients

• 3 cup chopped dates
• 1 1/2 cup water
• 2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup butter [softened]
• 1 3/4 cup flour
• !/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1 1/2 cup quick oats

Preparation

Step 1

Filling
In saucepan, cook dates, water and 1 cup sugar over low heat 10 minutes. Stir constantly until thickened.

In bowl, mix 1 cup sugar, and butter.
Add flour, salt, baking soda, and oats.
Mix until crumbly.

Press half mixture into pan.
Spread with filling.
Top with remaining mixture.

Bake 400 degrees 25 - 30 minutes until golden brown.
Cool, cut and enjoy