Date Oatmeal Squares Recipe | How to Make Date Squares
These date squares are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside; Two layers of oat crumble and one delicious-sweet date filling in the middle, this recipe is very easy to make with only few basic ingredients needed.
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Ingredients:
For the oat crust:
2 cups (180g) Rolled oats
1 cup (125g) All-purpose flour
3/4 cup (150g) Light brown sugar
3/4 cup (170g) Softened Butter, cubed
1/2 teaspoon Ground cinnamon (optional)
1/4 teaspoon Salt
1/2 teaspoon Baking soda
For the date filling:
400g (14.1oz) Medjool dates, pitted
1 cup (240ml) Water
1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
1 tablespoon Lemon juice
Directions:
1. Place dates, water and lemon juice in a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, stirring occasionally. Reduce the heat and simmer for 5-8 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the dates are soft. Remove from heat and add vanilla extract. Let cool to room temperature.
2. Preheat oven to 350F (175C). Line a 9-inch (23cm) square baking pan with a strip of parchment paper. Set aside.
3. Make the crust: In a large bowl, combine oats, flour, salt, brown sugar and baking soda. Add the butter and mix until crumbly.
4. Press 2/3 of the mixture into the bottom of the baking pan. Spread the filling over the base, Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture.
5. Bake for 25-30 minutes, until golden brown. Let cool completely, then refrigerate for at least one hour before cutting into squares.
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