Matrimonial Date Squares

An oatmeal bar cookie with lots of date filling, this is a favorite family recipe.

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Heat dates, 2/3 cup brown sugar, orange juice, and orange zest in a saucepan over low heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until dates have softened,...

  • Yield: 16
  • Cooking time: 40 Min
  • Rating: 5/5
  • Publisher: Allrecipes.com

Ingredients

  • Date Filling:
  • 1 pound pitted dates
  • 2/3 cup light brown sugar
  • 2/3 cup orange juice
  • 1 orange, zested
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • Oatmeal Crust:
  • 1 1/2 cups regular rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon baking soda
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt
  • 3/4 cup cold unsalted butter

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