Newfoundland Date Squares Recipe
These Newfoundland Date Squares are a delightful dessert that combines a sweet, sticky date filling sandwiched between layers of buttery crumbly oats. A classic treat that is perfect for any occasion!
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 12-16 squares 1x
- Category: Dessert
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Canadian
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Date Filling:
- 2 1/4 cups pitted dates, roughly chopped
- 3 tablespoons salted butter
- 3 tablespoons sugar
- 1½ tablespoons vanilla
- 2 cups boiling water
Base and Crumb Topping:
- 2 cups rolled oats
- 2 teaspoons baking powder
- 1 cup unsweetened dried coconut
- 2 cups flour
- 1 cup brown sugar
- 1 ½ cups butter
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F and line a 9×13-inch baking dish with parchment paper.
- Make Date Filling: In a saucepan, combine date filling ingredients and simmer for about 20 minutes until thick. Set aside to cool.
- Prepare Crumb Mixture: In a bowl, mix crumb topping ingredients until crumbly.
- Assemble Squares: Press half of the crumb mixture into the baking dish, add date filling, then top with remaining crumb mixture.
- Bake: Bake for 40 minutes until golden. Cool before cutting into squares.
Notes
- Ensure the date mixture is cooled before assembling the squares.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 square
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 25mg
Keywords: Newfoundland Date Squares, Date Square Recipe, Date Bars, Canadian Desserts
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