Best Date Squares Ever

Ingredients

• 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
• 1 cup rolled oats
• 1 cup packed brown sugar
• ½ teaspoon baking powder
• ¼ teaspoon baking soda
• ¼ teaspoon salt
• ¾ cup cold butter, cubed
• 1 (14-ounce) can pitted dates, drained
• 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
• 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice

Directions

1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease an 8×8-inch baking pan.
2. In a large bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda, and salt.
3. Add the butter and mix until the mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
4. Press half of the mixture into the prepared baking pan.
5. In a medium bowl, mix together the dates, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and lemon juice.
6. Spread the date mixture over the prepared crust.
7. Sprinkle the remaining oat mixture over the date mixture.
8. Bake for 25 minutes, or until the top is golden brown.
9. Let cool before slicing into squares.

Interesting Facts

• This recipe has been around since the 1940s.
• Dates are a great source of fiber, potassium, and antioxidants.
• These date squares are freezer-friendly, so you can make a big batch and save some for later!