How to Make Matrimonial Date Squares - A Step-by-Step Guide

If you're looking for a sweet treat that's perfect for any occasion, look no further than Matrimonial Date Squares. These delicious, gooey, and irresistible date squares are a family favorite and are always a hit at parties and gatherings. With a buttery, crumbly crust and a rich, sweet date filling, these bars are sure to satisfy any sweet tooth.

Matrimonial Date Squares have a long history and are a staple in many Canadian kitchens. They are often served at weddings and other specia...

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Ingredients

  • 1 pound pitted dates
  • ⅔ cup light brown sugar
  • ⅔ cup orange juice
  • 1 orange, zested
  • 2 teaspoons vanilla extract
  • 1 ½ cups regular rolled oats
  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 cup light brown sugar
  • ¾ teaspoon baking soda
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ¾ cup cold unsalted butter

Information

  • Prep Time: 15 mins
  • Cook Time: 40 mins
  • Additional Time: 1 hr
  • Total Time: 1 hr 55 mins
  • Servings: 16

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Heat dates, 2/3 cup brown sugar, orange juice, and orange zest in a saucepan over low heat; cook, stirring occasionally, until dates have softened, absorbed the liquid, and mixture is like a paste, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat; stir in vanilla.
  • Stir oats, flour, 1 cup brown sugar, baking soda, and salt together in a bowl; cut in butter with a knife or pastry blender until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
  • Lightly press 2/3 of the crumb mixture into the bottom of a 9x9-inch pan. Spread date mixture evenly over the crumb crust; sprinkle remaining crumbs evenly over the top of date mixture.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until top is golden, about 30 minutes; cool on a wire rack for at least 1 hour before slicing into bars.
  • Nutrition

    307 cal.

    • Total Fat: 9g
    • Saturated Fat: 6g
    • Cholesterol: 23mg
    • Sodium: 104mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 56g
    • Dietary Fiber: 3g
    • Total Sugars: 41g
    • Protein: 3g
    • Vitamin C: 6mg
    • Calcium: 40mg
    • Iron: 1mg
    • Potassium: 277mg