Easy Date Oatmeal Squares Recipe
Easy and delicious. A chewy, date filled oatmeal bar. Top with heavy cream. Could be eaten as a dessert or a nutritious snack.
Preparation: 15 minutes
Cooking: 15 minutes
6 servings
- 4 cups rolled oats
- 2 cups flour
- 2 cups brown sugar
- 2 lb pitted dates, diced
- 1 cup water
- 2 cup softened butter
- 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
- Preheat oven at 350° F
- In a large bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, baking soda, butter and 1 cup brown sugar. Stir thoroughly. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a square baking pan.
- Combine the dates, 1 cup brown sugar, and water in a medium sauce pan, bring to a boil and stir until thickened. Spread the date filling over the base then pour the rest of the oatmeal mix equally and press with a fork.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until top is lightly toasted.
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