Matrimonial bars date squares

Here's my Mom's recipe for these yummy bars.

Attention date lovers! You'll absolutely love these Date Square Cookies - I do! These delicious Date Bars were originally known as Matrimonial Bars. Sometime in history, they became known as

Old Fashioned Date Squares are an easy to bake classic bar cookie with dates, oats and pecans, perfect for the lunch box.

Newfoundland Date Squares

Best Newfoundland Date Squares – this traditional Canadian recipe for date bars with coconut oatmeal crumble topping is so easy to make and the date oatmeal crumble bars turn out perfect every time. This authentic old-fashioned Canadian recipe for matrimonial cake can easily be made refined sugar-free and gluten-free! The best date squares ever - and so much better than Starbucks - or granny's! Perfect for the holidays! #canadianrecipes #datesquares #glutenfree #easyrecipes

Mennonite Girls Can Cook: Matrimony/Matrimonial or Date Squares, Gluten Free (Flashback Friday)

Date squares have been a favourite of both my husband's family and mine for many years. I knew that they have also in the past been referred to as Matrimonial Cake, but just recently found some history on that name. Know as Matrimonial Cake in some parts of western Canada, the wedding-related names given to the dessert made up of both smooth and rough textures are said to reflect the contrast between the easy and difficult times of marriage. Having past our 34th wedding anniversary I like…

These Ultimate Date Bars start with a sweet buttery oatmeal crust and topping and they are stuffed with a delicious date filling. An original Betty Crocker recipe from years ago, these are the ultimate date bars. They are not only scrumptious but addicting too!

This is a very old recipe, a delicious golden oldie which remains one of my favorites to serve family and friends. A favorite at coffee hour and potlucks as well.

Welcome to baking season! Have I got a treat for you today! This is a classic Canadian dessert bar. There's something very satisfying about a good date square. Delicious pureed dates sandwiched between two layers of buttery oatmeal crumb crust. Sigh...I can almost smell them baking away in the ove

These delicious date squares are oatmeal bar cookies with lots of date filling. This is a favorite family recipe. Try them out to see for yourself.

Bite into family history and let the aroma of these freshly baked Date Nut Bars, conjure up your childhood memories. At least that is the affect these Date Nut Bars have

Rich and creamy pureed dates trapped between two layers of crispy, buttery oatmeal crust. That's Date Squares for ya... Dreamy, is what I'd call them!

Orange Date Crumble Bars - a delicious citrus twist on traditional date crumbles or "Matrimonial Bars". The buttery oatmeal and coconut crumble is what makes this recipe the best.

This Matrimonial Cake recipe, also known as date slice and date square, is a Canadian classic! A delicious, creamy and not to sweet date filling is nestled between an oatmeal crumble base and topping.

Growing up I loved (and still do) matrimonial squares. Having relocated to the United States from Canada, every once in awhile I use Canadian terms to the bewildered looks of people around me (Ame…

We have neighbors who spend the winter months in Yuma and they brought me a gift when they returned home this spring - a box of dates bought on the farm where they were grown. So delicious ! I made matrimony squares with them and of course, made them gluten free. Filling 3 1/2 - 4 cups dates - pitted and chopped 1 1/2 cups water 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 2 tablespoons brown or golden sugar 1/2 teaspoon baking soda Crumbs 2 1/4 gluten free oak flakes 1 1/4 cup Julie's Flour Mix or your…

Whatever the theory, these triple layered slices are delicious. The top and bottom layers are made up of a oatmeal crumble topping, sweetened with brown sugar and made toasty with browned butter and oats. It's a great slice to have with a cup of coffee or tea and provides an energy burst due to the amount of sweet dates and sugar in it.

Date Squares are a wholesome dessert with a date filling sandwiched between a sweet and buttery oatmeal crumb base and topping