Grammas date squares –Let’s get ready to embark on a delightful culinary adventure with Gramma’s Date Squares! This recipe is so good, you might find yourself doing a little happy dance in the kitchen. So, roll up those sleeves, and let’s get started!
Feast Your Eyes
First, take a look at this mouthwatering image that will make your taste buds tingle with excitement!
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Ingredients You’ll Need
Gather these magical ingredients to whip up a batch of delightful date squares:
- 1 cup pitted dates, chopped
- 1 cup water
- 1 teaspoon lemon juice
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 1 cup flour
- ½ cup brown sugar
- ½ cup unsalted butter, softened
- ½ teaspoon baking soda
- ½ teaspoon salt
Instructions to Sweet Success
Now that you’ve got your ingredients ready, it’s time to channel your inner chef and follow these simple steps:
- In a small saucepan, combine the chopped dates, water, and lemon juice. Cook over medium heat until the dates are soft and the mix is a nice jammy consistency, about 5-7 minutes. Let it cool while you prep the crust.
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and grease an 8×8 inch baking pan.
- In a bowl, mix the rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Add the softened butter, and mix until crumbly.
- Press half of the oat mixture into the bottom of the prepared pan to form a crust.
- Spread the cooled date mixture evenly on top of the crust.
- Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the date layer, pressing it down gently.
- Bake for about 30 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
- Allow the squares to cool before cutting into delightful pieces.
Voila! There you have it—delicious Gramma’s Date Squares that are bound to impress anyone lucky enough to taste them. Don’t forget to share (or don’t; we won’t tell)! Happy baking!