Date Squares

Unbalanced

% Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet

Step 1

Grease a casserole dish and set aside.

Step 2

Add chopped dates, brown sugar, and water to sauce pan and cook over medium-high heat until soft and tender. Stirring occasionally.

Step 3

Mix flour, oats, brown sugar, butter/margarine, and baking soda in a medium bowl until crumbly.

Step 4

Add ½ of crumb mix to bottom of pan, pressing down firmly into a crust with fingers or a fork.

Step 5

Pour the filling mix over the crust, spreading evenly.

Step 6

Add remaining crumbs on top of filling, pressing lightly until it feels solid.

Step 7

Bake in oven at 350 degrees for 25-30 minutes (or until golden brown).

Step 8

Let cool, then cut into squares. Store in an airtight container in the fridge for best keeping.