Mom's Date Squares

Experience the comforting taste of nostalgia with Mom's Date Squares, a timeless dessert that combines wholesome rolled oats, buttery crumb layers, and a luscious date filling. This classic treat is made with simple, pantry-friendly ingredients like sweet pitted dates, brown sugar, and melted butter, creating the perfect balance of rich, chewy, and crumbly textures. With only 20 minutes of prep time and a delightful aroma wafting from the oven in just 35 minutes, these easy-to-make squares are ideal for family gatherings, potlucks, or a cozy afternoon snack. Serve them as-is or pair with a warm cup of coffee for an irresistible bite of homemade comfort. Don't forget—these date squares stay fresh for up to a week, making them a great make-ahead option for busy days!

Nutriscore Rating: 48/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 16

Ingredients

• 2 cups pitted dates
• 1 cup water
• 0.25 cups granulated sugar
• 1.5 cups rolled oats
• 1.25 cups all-purpose flour
• 0.75 cups brown sugar, packed
• 0.5 teaspoons baking soda
• 0.25 teaspoons salt
• 0.75 cups unsalted butter, melted

Directions

Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking pan or line it with parchment paper.

Step 2

In a saucepan over medium heat, combine the pitted dates, water, and granulated sugar. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the dates break down and form a thick paste, about 8-10 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large bowl, mix the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt until well combined.

Step 4

Add the melted butter to the dry ingredients and mix until crumbly and evenly moistened.

Step 5

Press half of the crumb mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form an even layer.

Step 6

Spread the date filling over the crust evenly using a spatula.

Step 7

Sprinkle the remaining crumb mixture over the top of the date layer, pressing it down gently with your hands or the back of a spoon.

Step 8

Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.

Step 9

Remove from the oven and let the date squares cool completely in the pan on a wire rack.

Step 10

Once cooled, cut into squares and serve. Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to one week.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1372.8g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	4383.7

Total Fat 154.8g	0%
Saturated Fat 92.8g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 387.5mg	0%
Sodium 1290.8mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 752.3g	0%
Dietary Fiber 49.1g	0%
Total Sugars 515.1g
Protein 46.3g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 569.6mg	0%
Iron 18.1mg	0%
Potassium 4259.8mg	0%

*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.

Source of Calories

Fat: 30.4%

Protein: 4.0%

Carbs: 65.6%