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Best Date Squares Ever Recipe

Recipe by: Suzanne Poynter

"These rich tasting squares use less sugar than other recipes but you would never know it. Bring squares to room temperature to serve, about 15 minutes."
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  • Nutrition
Directions
  • Prep20 m
  • Cook30 m
  • Ready In2 h 20 m
  • 1Preheat oven to 325 degrees F (165 degrees C). Grease a 9x11-inch baking pan and line with parchment paper.
  • 2Heat dates, orange juice, and lemon juice in a large saucepan over medium-low heat, stirring often, until dates are soft, about 6 minutes.
  • 3Stir whole wheat flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt together in a large bowl; stir in melted butter. Press half of the oat mixture evenly into the prepared pan.
  • 4Spread date mixture evenly over oat mixture; sprinkle remaining oat mixture evenly over date mixture and press down lightly.
  • 5Bake in the preheated oven until golden, about 20 minutes. Allow to cool in the pan to room temperature, about 30 minutes. Refrigerate until chilled before cutting into squares, about 1 hour.
Ingredients
  • 24 servings
  • 251 cals
  • 4 cups chopped pitted honey dates
  • 3/4 cup orange juice
  • 1/2 teaspoon lemon juice
  • 2 cups whole wheat flour
  • 2 cups quick-cooking oats
  • 3/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1 1/2 cups unsalted butter, melted and cooled
Nutrition

Amount per serving ( 5 total)

  • Calories:
    251
    13%
  • Fat:
    12.2
    19%
  • Carbs:
    35.5
    11%
  • Protein:
    3
    6%
  • Cholesterol:
    31
    10%

Based on a 2,000 calorie diet

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