Date squares anyone?

[figgfamily]

Does anyone have a recipe for date squares? I can't find the one my gran had.

Thanks in advance :)

[Shamrock1121]

Here's the old standard from Betty Crocker....

Date Bars

Date filling....
Heat 1 pound dates, cut up (about 3 cups), 1-1/2 c. water and 1/4 c. sugar over low heat, stirring constantly, until thickened, about 10 minutes. Cool.

Crust....
1 c. packed brown sugar
1/2 c. margarine or butter, softened
1/4 c. shortening
1-3/4 c. all-purpose or whole wheat flour
1 t. salt
1/2 t. baking soda
1-1/2 c. quick-cooking oats

Prepare Date Filling. Heat oven to 400°F. Mix brown sugar, margarine and shortening. Mix in remaining ingredients. Press half of the mixture in greased oblong pan, 13x9x2-inches; spread with filling. Top with remaining crumbly mixture, pressing lightly.

Bake until light brown, 25-30 minutes. Cut into bars, about 2x1-1/2-inches, while warm. Yields: 3 dozen.

Alternative recipe: Substitute 1 cup jam for the Date Filling.