Mom's Date Squares

I'm not crazy about date squares, but these are good!
- Ready In:
- 55mins
- Serves:
- Units:
5
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ingredients
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BASE
- 1 3⁄4 cups oats
- 1 1⁄2 cups flour
- 3⁄4 cup butter
- 1⁄4 teaspoon baking soda
- 1 cup brown sugar
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FILLING
- 2 cups dates
- 1⁄2 cup white sugar
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
directions
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Filling:
- Combine all ingredients and simmer until thickened (don't burn) Set aside and cool.
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Base:
- Lightly grease a 9x9-inch pan.
- Sift and mix together flour and soda.
- Combine sugar and oats to flour mixture.
- Work in butter with fingertips.
- Pat 1/2 of the mixture onto bottom of pan.
- Spread filling on patted mixture.
- Put remaining mixture on top of filling and pat lightly. Bake in 375°F oven for 45 minutes.
- Cut when cool.
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@Cheryl E
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