Quaker® Oatmeal Date Squares
Source of Recipe
Elaine
List of Ingredients
Crust
1 1/2 cups all purpose flour
1 cup soft margarine
1/2 tsp baking soda
1 cup brown sugar, packed
1 tsp baking powder
1 1/2 cups Quaker® Oats
1/4 tsp salt
Date Filling
2 cups chopped dates
Grated rind of 1/2 orange
1/3 cup cold water
2 tbsp orange juice
2 tbsp brown sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
Recipe
Date Filling: Cook dates, water, orange rind and brown sugar in a small saucepan, over a moderate heat until thick and smooth; remove from heat, add fruit juices, mix well. Cool before spreading.
Crust: Combine flour, baking powder, soda and salt. Rub in margarine with tips of fingers. Add brown sugar and Quaker® Oats. Mix well (with tips of fingers). Spread half the crumbs in a greased shallow pan (9" x 13"). Pat to smooth. Cover with cooled Date Filling, spreading evenly, then cover with remaining crumbs. Pat to smooth. Bake at(325°F)for 30 to 35 minutes. Increase heat slightly and bake for a few minutes longer, to lightly brown mixture. Cut in squares while hot and allow to cool in pan.
Yield: 32 squares.
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