Nutty Gluten Free* Date Squares Recipe

• 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 :

• 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 :

• Cream butter and brown sugar.
• Add remaining dry ingredients.
• Mixture will be a bit crumbly.
• Reserve 1 cup (250 mL) for topping.
• Pat remaining flour mixture in bottom of prepared pan.
• Spread with cooled date mixture.
• Sprinkle with remaining cup (250 mL) of topping.
• Bake in preheated oven 25 to 30 minutes, or until top is golden brown.
• Cool and cut into squares.