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Date squares

A healthy variation of a fruit snack bar. Dates are naturally sweet and a good source of fiber.

Ingredients

1 T butter
1 c dates (pitted and chopped)
1 T sugar
1 T flour (slef raising flour)
1 egg

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350° F.
  2. Grease or line a 7-inch tin.
  3. In a medium size pan, melt the butter. Remove from the heat.
  4. Add sugar, flour, dates and egg. Mix.
  5. Place the mixture in the prepared tin, pressing down.
  6. Cook in the middle rack for 30-35 minutes.
  7. Let it cool slightly and cut into squares while still warm.
Total time
50 minutes
Cooking time
30
Preparation time
20
Yield
4 servings

Notes

No need to make it squares. Cut it into other shapes: triangles, finger style...

Source

North American cuisine

very easy, bake
healthy snack, party food
American food recipes
Food in the U.S.A.