Date Squares With Oat Crust
Buttery brown sugar date squares feature a comforting oat crust and a generous date filling.
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Instructions
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Preheat the oven to 375 F and lightly butter a 13x9x2-inch baking pan.
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In a medium saucepan, combine dates, 1/3 cup sugar, water, and vanilla. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 10 to 12 minutes, stirring frequently.
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Remove the date mixture from heat and cool for 5 to 10 minutes.
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Cream butter and brown sugar until light and fluffy.
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Combine flour, salt, and baking soda. Add this dry mixture to the creamed butter and sugar, then mix in the oats.
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Press about half of the oat mixture (approximately 2.5 cups or 13 ounces) into the prepared baking pan.
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Spread the date filling evenly over the bottom crust. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture on top and lightly tamp down.
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Bake for 25 to 30 minutes at 375 F, or until browned.
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Cut into bars while warm, then let cool completely before removing from the pan.