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Matrimonial Squares or Date-Orange-Oat Squares Recipe

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Ingredients:  
Ingredients:  
For filling:
3 cups chopped dates
1 1/4 cup orange juice

For base and topping:
1 1/2 cup butter or margarine
1 1/4 cup brown sugar
2 cups flour
1 tsp soda
1 tsp salt
2 cups oats
Directions:
Directions:
1. Combine filling in pot, cook, stirring often until thickened, set aside.
2. For base and topping, cut the margarine or butter into dry ingredients.
3. Put this crumbly mix in a 13 x 9 inch dish – reserving about 1/4 cup to sprinkle on top.
4. Spread filling on top of base, and then sprinkle with remaining crumbs. Bake at 350 F for 30-35 minutes.
Personal Notes:
Personal Notes:
A classic Betty recipe from her personal recipe collection, shared by Laura.

 

 

 

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