Date Squares

Directions

1. 1
   Simmer dates in orange juice and cinnamon for 30 minutes, or until thickened, stirring occasionally. (be careful not to scorch mixture if it gets too thick)
2. 2
   Combine flour, salt and brown sugar and cut in butter until mixture is crumbly. Stir in coconut, nuts and oats.
3. 3
   Press half of dough mixture into bottom of 9 x 13 inch pyrex baking dish. Pat dough flat with a sheet of wax paper on hand.
4. 4
   Spread date mixture to within a half inch of edges.
5. 5
   Top with remaining dough and flatten lightly with wax paper on hand.
6. 6
   Bake in a preheated 375 degrees F (190C) oven for 45 minutes, or until golden.
7. 7
   Let cool in pan and cut into 24 bars (4 long strips cut by 6 shorter strips).