Date Bars (Old-Fashioned Recipe From My Grandma’s Cookbook)

These old-fashioned date bars are the kind of timeless dessert that never goes out of style. A layer of warm, gooey date filling is sandwiched between two crumbly, buttery oat crusts that bake up golden and slightly crisp on the edges. They're soft, chewy, buttery, and the whole thing tastes like something straight out of grandma’s kitchen — because it actually is! This recipe came from my grandma’s handwritten cookbook, and it’s one of those desserts that's nostalgic and makes the holidays even better. If you’ve tried any of her other recipes on the blog — like Ricotta Pie, Million Dollar Pie, or Pistachio Cream — you already know her recipes are foolproof, nostalgic, and full of heart. These date squares are no exception — a classic dessert that’s easy to make from scratch and guaranteed to become a family staple.

• Time: 65 min
• Servings: 9

Source: I'm Hungry For That

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