Aunty's Date Squares

By Kathy_S

Ingredients

• Filling:
• 2 cups Chopped dates
• 1/2 cup Sugar
• 1 cup Water
• 1 tsp lemon juice
• Crumb Mixture:
• 1 1/2 cups Flour
• 1 3/4 cups Oatmeal
• 3/4 cup Butter
• 1/4 tsp Soda
• 1 cup Brown Sugar

Preparation

Step 1

Filling: combine ingredients. Simmer until thick, being careful that mixture doesn't burn.

Crumb Mixture: Mix flour and soda, and blend. Stir in oats and brown sugar. Work butter with finger tips.

Put 1/2 crumb mixture in lightly greased pan. Spread with filling. Sprinkle and pat remaining crumb mixture on top.