Brown Sugar Date Squares
You can never have too many dessert recipes, so give Brown Sugar Date Squares Head to the store and pick up walnuts, brown sugar, orange juice, and a few other things to make it today. From preparation to the plate, this recipe takes roughly 50 minutes.
Instructions
In a small saucepan, combine the dates, brown sugar and orange juice. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, for 3-4 minutes or until thickened and dates are tender, stirring constantly.
Remove from the heat; stir in vanilla.
In a large bowl, combine the flour, oats, brown sugar, cinnamon, baking soda and salt.
Cut in butter until crumbly. Press half into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking dish. Carefully spread with date mixture.
Stir walnuts into remaining crumb mixture.
Sprinkle over filling; press down gently.
Bake at 350° for 25-30 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool on a wire rack.
Serve with ice cream if desired.