Date Squares

Occasionally my mother would make date squares when I was a child.  I never really liked them then but I have learned to love them as an adult.  Filled with oatmeal and sweet dates the squares are filling and tasty at the same time. Try one as a mid afternoon snack to get you through the day.

INGREDIENTS

2 cups flour

2 cups oatmeal

1 cup butter

1 cup sugar

1 tsp baking soda

1/2 tsp cream of tartar

1 lb dates

water

2 tbsp flour

2 tbsp sugar

​DIRECTIONS

Filling – Boil pitted dates with some water, a little sugar and flour until dates are re-hydrated and soft. Mash with a potato masher.

​Crumbs – Mix flour, oatmeal, butter, sugar, baking soda, and cream of tartar together until crumbly.

​In a greased pan place 1/2 of the crumbs.

​Spoon filling on top.

​Cover with remaining crumbs and bake at 375 degrees Fahrenheit for 20 minutes or until golden brown.

Try with Cranberry Iced Tea