A - Z Blogging Challenge - D

My husband's favourite!!


     “D” 




 Date Squares

Base:

1 1/2 cups flour
2 cups oatmeal
1 cup brown sugar
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1 tsp. vanilla
1 cup butter (softened)

Filling:

1 pound pitted, chopped dates
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup boiling water

Mix base ingredients together and press half into bottom of buttered 9"x13" baking pan.  Set aside.  Put filling ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium heat, stirring until thickened.  Spread filling over prepared base and then cover with remaining base mixture.  Press lightly. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 25 - 30 minutes or until lightly browned.  Cool before cutting and store in airtight container.