Delightful Date Squares
Indulge in the sweet nostalgia of ‘Delightful Date Squares,’ a classic treat that perfectly balances a rich, gooey date filling with a buttery, crumbly oat crust. Made with wholesome ingredients like pitted dates, old-fashioned rolled oats, and a hint of vanilla, this recipe delivers a comforting homemade dessert that’s as satisfying as it is simple. With just 20 minutes of prep and an enticing golden-baked finish, these squares are perfect for coffee breaks, dessert tables, or gifting. Whether you’re craving a sweet bite or seeking a dessert that feels like a warm hug, these date squares are sure to become a household favorite.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 2 cups Pitted dates
- 1.25 cups Water
- 0.25 cups Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla extract
- 1.5 cups All-purpose flour
- 1.5 cups Old-fashioned rolled oats
- 1 cup Brown sugar
- 0.5 teaspoon Baking soda
- 0.25 teaspoon Salt
- 0.75 cups Unsalted butter, melted
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8x8-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper.
In a medium saucepan over medium heat, combine the pitted dates and water. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the dates are soft and the mixture thickens into a paste, about 8-10 minutes.
Stir in 1/4 cup of brown sugar and the vanilla extract, then remove from heat. Let the date mixture cool slightly.
In a large mixing bowl, combine the flour, rolled oats, 1 cup of brown sugar, baking soda, and salt.
Stir in the melted butter until the mixture becomes crumbly and all ingredients are well combined.
Take half of the oat mixture and press it firmly and evenly into the prepared baking dish to form the crust.
Spread the date mixture evenly over the crust, making sure it covers the entire surface.
Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the date filling, gently pressing it down to adhere.
Bake in the preheated oven for 35-40 minutes or until the top is golden brown.
Remove from the oven and let the date squares cool completely in the pan before slicing into 16 squares.
Serve and enjoy your homemade Delightful Date Squares!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4411 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 155.7 g | 200% | |
| Saturated Fat | 92.9 g | 465% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 388 mg | 129% | |
| Sodium | 1300 mg | 57% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 756.6 g | 275% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 49.1 g | 175% | |
| Total Sugars | 499.1 g | ||
| Protein | 43.7 g | 87% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 598 mg | 46% | |
| Iron | 18.5 mg | 103% | |
| Potassium | 4271 mg | 91% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
