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By Mom
Apr 30, 2008 – 11:22 AM

AKA Matrimonial Squares

FILLING
1/2 lb. dates
1 tbsp. brown sugar
1/2 c. water
1/2 tsp. orange zest (optional)

OAT LAYERS
1 c. flour
1/2 tsp. baking soda
1/8 tsp. salt
1 c. butter
1 c. brown sugar
2 c. rolled oats

FILLING

Boil all filling ingredients together until dates are soft enough to be mashed with a fork, adding sufficient water to prevent scorching. Th emixture should be of a jam like consistency. Let cool.

OAT LAYERS

Sift flour, soda and salt. Rub or cut in butter. Add sugar & rolled oats. Mix well & spread 1/2″ crumbs into 8″ square greased pan, pat smooth. Cover evenly with cooled date filling, cover with remaining crumbs. Bake at 325F for 30-40 min till golden brown. Let cool, cut into squares.
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