Matrimonial Date Squares

Canadian Cookie

Matrimonial Date Squares

Matrimonial Date Squares
  • PREP TIME
    15 mins
  • COOK TIME
    40 mins
  • TOTAL TIME
    1 hrs 55 mins
  • SERVING
    16 People
  • VIEWS
    69

These date squares are a delightful treat, boasting a rich, chewy date filling nestled between layers of buttery, oat-flecked crumble. A timeless classic, perfect for sharing or savoring solo.

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Nutrition

  • Carbohydrate
    56 g
  • Cholesterol
    23 mg
  • Fiber
    3 g
  • Protein
    3 g
  • Saturated Fat
    6 g
  • Sodium
    104 mg
  • Sugar
    41 g
  • Fat
    9 g
  • Unsaturated Fat
    0 g

DIRECTIONS

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Image Step 01
01 Step

Recipe View Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). (5 minutes)

Image Step 02
02 Step

Recipe View In a saucepan over low heat, combine dates, 2/3 cup brown sugar, orange juice, and orange zest. Cook, stirring occasionally, until dates soften, absorb liquid, and form a paste (about 10 minutes). Remove from heat; stir in vanilla. (15 minutes)

Image Step 03
03 Step

Recipe View In a bowl, whisk together oats, flour, 1 cup brown sugar, baking soda, and salt. Cut in cold butter using a pastry blender or your fingertips until mixture resembles coarse crumbs. (10 minutes)

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04 Step

Recipe View Lightly press 2/3 of the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9x9-inch baking pan. Spread date mixture evenly over the crumb crust. Sprinkle remaining crumbs evenly over the top. (5 minutes)

Image Step 05
05 Step

Recipe View Bake in preheated oven until golden brown, about 30 minutes. Cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing into bars. (90 minutes)

For a richer flavor, try using Medjool dates.
If you don't have orange juice, apple juice works well as a substitute.
The date filling can be made a day ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Hyman Runolfsson

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RECIPE REVIEWS

Avarage Rating: 4.6/ 5 ( 23 Ratings)
Total Reviews: (3)

  • Clara Schmitt

    May 13, 2025

    These were a hit at our bake sale! Everyone loved the chewy texture and the hint of orange.

  • Mariano Cruickshank

    Mar 8, 2025

    I've been making these for years, and they're always a crowd-pleaser. So easy and delicious!

  • Norval Boehm

    Jan 11, 2025

    I added a sprinkle of cinnamon to the crumb topping, and it gave them a nice warm flavor.

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