Vegetarian Iftar Recipe | Date Squares

Dates are commonly the first thing most Muslims ingest at iftar. But dates can be used in baking for desserts as well. Check out this easy date squares recipe.


Iftar Recipe
Date Squares
Dessert




Ingredients

* 1 1/2 cups flour
* 1 1/2 cups rolled oats
* 1 cup brown sugar, packed
* 1/2 cup butter, softened
* 1/2 tsp baking soda
* Pinch salt

Dates Filling

* 2 packages (16 ounces) chopped dates
* 1 cup water
* 1/2 cup sugar
* 1 tsp vanilla extract

Method

1. In a saucepan combine all filling Ingredients and simmer 8 to 10 minutes or until mixture is thick. Set aside to cool.

2. Mix Flour, oats, sugar, butter, soda and salt, press about half of mixture in a greased and floured 9x 13-inch pan. Spread filling over the oat layer.

3. Add remaining oat mixture and press down lightly with hands.

4. Bake at 350 degree for 20 minutes. Now Easy Dates Square is ready.

5. Cool Completely before cutting. Cut into square shapes and serve.

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