Matrimonial Squares

Name: Matrimonial Squares
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 8 serving(s)
Ingredients: 2 cups oatmeal; 2 cups flour; 1 cup brown sugar; 1 teaspoon baking powder; 1/2 teaspoon baking soda; 1/2 teaspoon salt; 1 cup butter; 1/2 lb dates, pitted; 2/3 cup water; 1/4 cup sugar; 1 teaspoon lemon juice

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Recipe by Steve P.

This is an old time favorite square recipe.Date Squares are known in Western Canada as Matrimonial Cake is a popular date filled rolled oat squares.

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READY IN: 40mins

SERVES: 8

UNITS: US

INGREDIENTS

Nutrition

Base
2

cups oatmeal
2

cups flour
1

cup brown sugar
1

teaspoon baking powder
¹⁄₂

teaspoon baking soda
¹⁄₂

teaspoon salt
1

cup butter
Date Filling
¹⁄₂

lb dates, pitted
²⁄₃

cup water
¹⁄₄

cup sugar
1

teaspoon lemon juice

DIRECTIONS

Base:
In a large bowl, combine oatmeal, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.
Cut in butter until crumbly.
Spread 3/4 of the crumbs in a 9 x 13 inch cake pan.
Date Filling:
Mix dates, water and sugar together in a saucepan.
Cook until thick, stirring frequently.
Remove from heat and add lemon juice.
Allow to cool before using.
Spread over the crumbs in the pan.
Sprinkle the remaining crumbs over top of the filling.
Bake at 350 degrees F.
for 20 minutes.

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