BROWN SUGAR DATE SQUARES

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"I've used this recipe for years," shares Suzanne Caithamer of Walton, Kentucky. "It's a wonderful addition to care packages and holiday cookie exchanges. Even people who don't like dates love them!" You can cut larger squares and add a scoop of ice cream to serve as a dessert.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Desserts

Time 50m

Yield 2 dozen.

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 pound pitted whole dates
2/3 cup packed brown sugar
2/3 cup orange juice
3 teaspoons vanilla extract
CRUST:
1-1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1-1/2 cups old-fashioned oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Dash salt
1 cup cold butter, cubed
3/4 cup coarsely chopped walnuts
Vanilla ice cream, optional

Steps:

  • In a small saucepan, combine the dates, brown sugar and orange juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until thickened and dates are tender, stirring constantly. Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla., In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter until crumbly. Press half into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Carefully spread with date mixture. , Stir walnuts into remaining crumb mixture. Sprinkle over filling; press down gently. Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack. Cut into squares. Serve with ice cream if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 251 calories, Fat 10g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 20mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 39g carbohydrate (28g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 3g protein.

Tanvir Haque
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These date squares are a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Ahmed Jahed
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I would definitely recommend these date squares to anyone looking for a delicious and easy-to-make dessert.


Salin Danuwar
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These date squares are the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Akib Ahmed
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The sweet and tart flavor of these date squares is perfect.


Ramkumargupta Gupta
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I love the chewy texture of these date squares.


Keyra Mota
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These date squares are so easy to make and they are always a hit with my kids!


besilent ever
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I made these date squares for a bake sale and they sold out within hours!


Sibongile Valashiya
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I followed the recipe exactly and the date squares turned out great!


Syeda Rani
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The date squares were a bit dry, but the flavor was good.


Brie Santiago
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These date squares were a bit too sweet for my taste, but I still enjoyed them.


Ariba Mehmood
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I made these date squares for my family and they loved them! They said they were the best date squares they had ever had.


Tom Ciuise
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These date squares are the perfect dessert for any occasion.


Aliseana Felton
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I love the chewy texture of these date squares and the sweet and tart flavor.


sn rafi
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These date squares are so delicious and easy to make! I will definitely be making them again.


Hlatswayo Nkosinathi
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I made these date squares for a party and they were a huge success! Everyone loved them and I got several requests for the recipe.


Trisha P
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These date squares are the BEST! They are so easy to make and they are always a hit with my family and friends. I love the chewy texture and the sweet and tart flavor.