Foodie Friday- Date Squares

Date Squares

Ingredients:

• 1/2 tsp. baking soda
• 2 cups rolled oats
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup melted butter
• 1 tsp. salt

Date filling:

• 2/3 cup sugar
• 2 cups dates
• 1 tsp. grated orange rind
• 2 Tbsp. orange juice (or lemon juice)
• 2/3 cup sugar
• 1/4 tsp. baking soda 
• 1 cup water 

Mix and cook until thick.

Instructions:

1. Mix dry ingredients. Add melted butter and blend well. Place half of the mixture in a buttered pan and pat down. 
2. Spread date filling over mixture and then cover with the rest of the mixture. 
3. Bake at 350 F for 25 minutes. Cut into squares while still warm.