Title: Date Squares
Category: Bar Cookie
Instructions:
Date Squares1 1/2 cups flour
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1/2 cup butter, softened
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch of salt Filling
2 (8 ounce) packages chopped dates
1 cup water
1/4 cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon vanilla extract Combine filling ingredients in saucepan; simmer for about 5 to 10 minutes, or until mixture is thick. Set aside to cool. Mix flour, oats, sugar, butter, baking soda and salt; press about half of mixture in a greased and floured 9 x 13-inch pan. Spread filling over the oat layer. Add remaining oat mixture and press down lightly with hands. Bake at 350 degrees F for 20 minutes. Cool completely before cutting.
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