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Crumb mixture:
1 3/4 cups quick oats
1 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
Filling:
8 ounces chopped dates
1/2 cup water
1 cup sugar
Instructions
1 3/4 cups quick oats
1 3/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 cup (2 sticks) butter, softened
Filling:
8 ounces chopped dates
1/2 cup water
1 cup sugar
1. Preheat oven to 350F.
2. To prepare crumb mixture, combine all ingredients and stir until well blended. Press half the mixture into a well-greased 8-inch square baking dish.
2. To prepare filling, stir together all ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly and smooth. Pour filling evenly over crumb mixture.
3. Spread remaining crumb mixture over filling. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Cut into squares and serve when cool.
Tips From Our Test Kitchen: Try adding chopped walnuts or pecans to the crumb mixture.
Nutritional Information
2. To prepare crumb mixture, combine all ingredients and stir until well blended. Press half the mixture into a well-greased 8-inch square baking dish.
2. To prepare filling, stir together all ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook and stir over medium heat until bubbly and smooth. Pour filling evenly over crumb mixture.
3. Spread remaining crumb mixture over filling. Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Cut into squares and serve when cool.
Tips From Our Test Kitchen: Try adding chopped walnuts or pecans to the crumb mixture.
Per serving: 290 calories, 12g fat, 3g prot., 46g carbs., 2g fiber, 160mg sodium.
This recipe first appeared in American Profile magazine.
