Categories: Dessert
Ingredients
- 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
- 1/8 teaspoon salt
- 1 cup butter or margarine
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 2 cups rolled oats
- Date Filling:
- 1/2 pound stone-free dates
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1/2 cup water
Directions
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Preheat oven to 325ºF.
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Sift flour, baking soda and salt. Rub or cut in butter. Add sugar and rolled oats. Mix well. Spread 1/2 inch of crumbs in greased 8 inch square pan. Pat to make smooth.
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To make the filling: In a saucepan boil dates, brown sugar and water together until dates are soft enough to be mashed with a fork, adding sufficient water to prevent scorching. The mixture should be of a jam-like consistency. Let cool before layering over the crust.
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Cover the crust layer evenly with cooled date filling. Cover with remaining crumbs. Pat to make smooth.
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Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until pale brown. Leave in the pan until it is cool, then cut into squares.