The Best Date Square Recipe

As a snack or dessert, date squares remain as popular as ever. This recipe, passed down from our grandmothers, is a sweet treat we can't do without. This dessert takes us straight back to our childhood memories. 

Although every family has its own recipe, the recipe below will certainly remind you of your beloved grandmother's date square recipe. Moist and delicious, it will be impossible to resist these date squares and limit yourself to just one. 

Date Compote:

• 2 cups of pitted dates
• 3/4 cup of water

Topping:

• 2 cups of oat flakes
• 1 cup of flour
• 3/4 cup of brown sugar
• 3/4 cup of salted butter

Preparation

1. In a saucepan, combine the dates and water. Bring to a boil and simmer for 3 minutes
2. In a bowl, mix the ingredients for the topping.
3. In a 9-inch square pan, pour half of the topping mixture.
4. Add your layer of dates.
5. Cover with the remaining topping mixture.
6. Bake in a preheated oven at 350 degrees F for 45 minutes

Now that you know the recipe for making the best date squares in town, don't wait any longer and bake them now. You'll see, they will be a hit with your family and guests. When asked from whom you got this recipe, you can say it came from your grandmother!

What is the family recipe your grandmother passed down to you that you treasure? Share it with us, we can't wait to read it!