DATE SQUARES

By maxine

Ingredients

• Crumb mixture:
• 1 3/4 cups quick oatmeal
• 1 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
• 1 Cup brown sugar
• 1 tsp baking soda
• 1 Cup soft butter (no substitutes)
• Filling:
• 8 ounces chopped dates
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 Cup sugar

Preparation

Step 1

350 degrees 25-30 minutes

Combine crumb mixture ingredients and stir until well blended. Press half of mixture into well-greased
8x8 in. baking dish.
In small saucepan, stir together filling ingredients. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly and smooth. Pour filling evenly over crumb mixture. Spread remaining crumb mixture over filling.