Date Squares (Matrimonial Cake)

(from Betty’s recipe box)

Categories: Bars and Cookies

Ingredients

  • Filling:
  • 1 lb dates
  • 1/2 c brown sugar
  • 1 tsp vanilla
  • 1 1/2 tsp orange juice
  • Crumbs:
  • 1 3/4 c oatmeal
  • 1 c brown sugar
  • 1 c butter
  • 1 1/2 c flour
  • 1/2 tsp baking powder
  • 1 tsp baking soda

Directions

  1. Cook Filling ingredients until thick.

  2. To make crumb mixture, mix and rub together. Press into greased 9×9 pan. Save 1/3 for topping.l Spread filling on crumbs and sprinkle top with remaining crumbs. Bake at 350 degrees for 25 – 30 minutes.

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