Matrimonial Squares

The Matrimonial Squares is basically oats crusts with dates filling in the center layer. It is very nutritious and great for potluck and party. We have no idea why it is called Matrimonial Squares – there must be a good story behind it. Do you know the story?

Ingredients

Base and Topping:

• 2 cups rolled oats
• 2 cups flour
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter

Date filling:

• 1/2 pound dates, pitted
• 2/3 cup water
• 1/4 cup sugar (ignore if you do not like it too sweet)
• 1 teaspoon lemon juice

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350 F.

Mix the dates, water and sugar (if desired) together in a saucepan. Cook until thick, stirring frequently.

Remove from heat and add lemon juice. Allow to cool before using.

In a large bowl, combine rolled oats, flour, brown sugar, baking powder, baking soda and salt.

Cut in butter until crumbly.

Spread 3/4 of the crumbs in a 9 x 13 inch cake pan.

Spread the cooled date filling over the crumbs in the pan. Sprinkle the remaining crumbs over the top of the filling. Bake at 350 degrees F. for 20 minutes.

Jean, thank you for sharing the two recipes with us.

Categorized Under: 2006 • Dessert

Tagged Under: Community Kitchen • Dates • Dessert • Recipe