Nutty Gluten Free Date Squares
Prep Time 15 mins
Cook Time 30 mins
Serves 25
Difficulty N/A
Ingredients
- Filling:
- 1 lb chopped pitted dates (about 3 cups/750 mL)
- 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 1/2 cups water
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- Base & Topping:
- 1/2 cup butter, softened
- 1 cup packed brown sugar
- 1 cup Robin Hood® Gluten Free Flour Blend
- 1 cup chopped walnuts
- 1/4 tsp baking soda
- 1/4 tsp salt
Directions
Step 1:
Preheat oven to 350°F (180°C). Lightly grease and line a 9” x 9” (2.5 L) baking dish with parchment paper, overlapping 2 sides for easy removal.
Filling
Step 2:
Combine filling ingredients in a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring often until thickened, about 10 to 15 minutes. Cool.
Base & Topping
Step 3:
Cream butter and brown sugar. Add remaining dry ingredients. Mixture will be a bit crumbly. Reserve 1 cup (250 mL) for topping.
Step 4:
Pat remaining flour mixture in bottom of prepared pan. Spread with cooled date mixture. Sprinkle with remaining cup (250 mL) of topping.
Step 5:
Bake in preheated oven 25 to 30 minutes, or until top is golden brown. Cool and cut into squares.