A delicious dessert recipe from Canadian cuisine. Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan. To make the date filing: Combine the dates and water in a medium saucepan over…

How to easily make Date squares?
Preparing this delicious recipe will only take you 30 minutes. It is a perfect and healthy option to enjoy with your family or friends. Below you will find the ingredients and the detailed step-by-step instructions.
Date squares
Ingredientes
- 2 1/2 cups Pitted Dates
- 1 cup Water
- 1 1/2 cup Vanilla
- 2 cups Oats
- 1 cup All purpose flour
- 1 cup Brown Sugar
- 1/2 tsp Baking Powder
- 1/4 tsp Salt
- 1 cup Unsalted Butter
Instrucciones
- Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Grease an 8-inch (20 cm) square baking pan.
- To make the date filing: Combine the dates and water in a medium saucepan over high heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to low and simmer gently, stirring occasionally until the mixture thickens, around 6 to 8 minutes. Remove from heat, stir in vanilla and let cool. Set aside.
- Combine rolled oats, flour, sugar, baking soda and salt in a food processor. Pulse 3 times (careful not to overmix, you don’t want the mixture to be powdery, just combined). Add butter and pulse again until the mixture is crumbly in pea-sized clumps. Transfer to a mixing bowl to thoroughly mix in the butter.
- Spread half of the oat mixture on the bottom of the prepared baking pan, pressing down to make a flat, equal bottom later. Add the date mixture over the crust and then spread evenly. Layer with the remaining oat mixture and press down to flatten the top layer.
- Bake in the centre of the oven until the top is golden brown, 30 to 35 minutes. Let cool completely in the pan before cutting and serving. Date Squares keep well, covered in the refrigerator for up to a week, and frozen for 2 to 3 months.
Additional tips for your Date squares
Feel free to experiment with different spices or side dishes to give your personal touch to this recipe. If you liked it, don’t forget to share it and leave us a comment telling us how it turned out!

