Canadian Date Squares

 

 

Ingredients

1 cup water
1/2 pound pitted dates, diced
1 teaspoon lemon juice
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 1/2 cups flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1 cup brown sugar
1 cup margarine or butter, softened

Directions:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).

Combine the water and dates in a small pot. Mix them over low to medium heat until the dates soft and thickens. Stir in one teaspoon lemon juice and remove from heat to cool down.

In a large bowl, combine all dry ingredients (oats, flour, brown sugar, baking soda, and baking powder). Mix in the margarine until crumbly. Spread half of mixture into well- greased 8 x 12 pan and press down evenly. Over this, evenly spread the date mixture. Crumble the remaining oat mixture over the top of the dates.
Bake for 25 to 30 minutes in preheated oven, or until golden brown. Cool before cutting into squares.

My Notes:

• It is very easy to make this dessert. Its taste also is very good. 
• It is one of the very common desserts in Canada