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                         CANADIAN DATE SQUARES

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Serving Size  : 12   Preparation Time :0:00
Categories    : Desserts

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
--------  ------------  --------------------------------
    1/4   c            Butter
    1/2   c            Shortening
  1       c            Brown Sugar
  1 1/2   c            Flour
  2       c            Oatmeal
    1/4   t            Baking soda

 Cream the butter and shortening; gradually add the brown sugar, then the
 flour, oatmeal and soda. This will give you a very stiff dough, which you
 will have to knead with the hands to work smooth. Do not be tempted to add
 liquid.If it will not hold to-gether its because the shortening and butter
 were not sufficiently well creamed. Divide into two portions and roll half
 to 1/4 in. thickness and spread out on bottom of a greased pan. Cover with
 following date mixture:   1/2 cup of dates chopped, 1/2 cup brown sugar,
 one tblsp. cornstarch, 1 cup of hot water. Cook till thick stirring
 constantly. Spread over oatmeal mixture and roll second oatmeal portion
 and put on top. Bake about 1 hour in 350 oven.



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