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Grandmother's Matrimonial Squares Recipe

Recipe by: Ceccilia Keen

"My grandmother has made this recipe for years, and now that she can no longer do this herself, I have taken over the family tradition of preparing this great dessert. I hope you enjoy it as much as we do."
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  • Nutrition
Directions
  • Prep20 m
  • Cook40 m
  • Ready In1 h
  • 1Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • 2Stir oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and baking powder together in a bowl; cut in butter using a pastry blender until mixture is mealy and butter pieces are uniformly small.
  • 3Press half of oat mixture evenly into the bottom of a 9x13-inch baking pan.
  • 4Cook dates with water in a small saucepan over medium heat until they fall apart and are easily mashed with a wooden spoon, about 10 minutes; remove from heat and stir in vanilla extract.
  • 5Spoon date mixture evenly over oat mixture in baking pan; sprinkle remaining oat mixture evenly over top and press into place.
  • 6Bake in the preheated oven until crust is golden at the edges, about 30 minutes; remove to cool completely on a wire rack. Cut into bars.
Ingredients
  • 24 servings
  • 151 cals
  • 1 1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
  • 1 1/4 cups brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1 teaspoon baking powder
  • 3/4 cup butter
  • 1/2 pound dates, pitted and chopped
  • 3/4 cup water
  • 1 tablespoon vanilla extract
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    151
    8%
  • Fat:
    6.2
    10%
  • Carbs:
    23
    7%
  • Protein:
    1.6
    3%
  • Cholesterol:
    15
    5%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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