My Mom's Date Squares

Delight in the nostalgic charm of "My Mom's Date Squares," a classic, homemade treat that perfectly balances a buttery oatmeal crumble with a sweet and tangy date filling. This recipe features wholesome rolled oats, real pitted dates, and a hint of brown sugar for richness, all brought together with a crumbly, golden topping. The secret to its irresistible texture lies in working cold, cubed butter into the oats and flour, creating that melt-in-your-mouth consistency. Perfect for desserts or afternoon snacks, these date squares are easy to prepare and bake in just under an hour. Whether you're hosting a gathering or indulging solo, these squares make for the ultimate comfort food, evoking memories of a time-honored family favorite.

Nutriscore Rating: 46/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:35 mins

Total Time:55 mins

Servings: 12

Ingredients

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

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease a 9x9-inch baking dish or line it with parchment paper for easy removal.

Step 2

In a medium saucepan, combine the pitted dates and water. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the dates break down and form a thick paste, about 10 minutes. Stir in the granulated sugar and set aside to cool slightly.

Step 3

In a large bowl, combine the rolled oats, all-purpose flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Mix well until evenly distributed.

Step 4

Add the cubed unsalted butter to the dry ingredient mixture. Using a pastry cutter or your fingers, work the butter into the mixture until it resembles coarse crumbs.

Step 5

Press half of the oat mixture firmly into the bottom of the prepared baking dish to form the base.

Step 6

Spread the cooled date filling evenly over the base layer.

Step 7

Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the date filling and press down gently to create an even top layer.

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 allow the date squares to cool completely in the pan before cutting into squares.

Step 10

Serve and enjoy! Store any leftovers in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1552.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	5265.5

Total Fat 205.9g	0%
Saturated Fat 123.7g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0g
Cholesterol 516.7mg	0%
Sodium 1327.0mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 851.1g	0%
Dietary Fiber 54.2g	0%
Total Sugars 563.8g
Protein 56.8g	0%

Vitamin D 116.7IU	0%
Calcium 649.6mg	0%
Iron 21.9mg	0%
Potassium 4544.7mg	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: 33.8%

Protein: 4.1%

Carbs: 62.1%