Best Date Squares Ever

Best Date Squares Ever

These rich tasting squares use less sugar than other recipes but you would never know it. Bring squares to room temperature to serve, about 15 minutes.

Preparation Time
20 mins
Cooking Time
30 mins
Total Time
50 mins
Calories
251 Calories

Recipe Instructions

Step 1
Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x11-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
Step 2
Heat dates, orange juice, and lemon juice in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring often, until dates are soft, about 6 minutes.
Step 3
Stir whole wheat flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl; stir in melted butter. Press half of the oat mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
Step 4
Spread date mixture evenly over oat mixture; sprinkle remaining oat mixture evenly over date mixture and press down lightly.
Step 5
Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool in the pan to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled before cutting into squares, about 1 hour.
Best Date Squares Ever
Best Date Squares Ever

Ingredients

  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon baking soda
  • ½ teaspoon baking powder
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • ½ teaspoon lemon juice
  • ¾ cup orange juice
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • 2 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 4 cups chopped pitted honey dates
  • 1 ½ cups unsalted butter, melted and cooled

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