DATE SHORTBREAD 1968

Date Shortbread 1968 image

Provided by andypandy

Categories Dessert

Time 45m

Yield 20 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 cup solid margarine or 1 cup salted butter
1 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
1 1/2 cups rolled oats (not instant)
3/4 lb dates, pitted and chopped
1/4 lb raisins
1 cup cold water

Steps:

Filling:.
Combine, dates, raisins and water, and cook over medium heat until thick and redued. Remove and cool.
Base and top:.
Place flour, soda, powder and salt into a large bowl. Cut in the margarine or butter until crumbly. Then mix in the brown sugar and oats, combining well.
Pat half this base crumb mixture into a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
Spread cooled filling evenly on top.
Pat lightly the remaining crumbs on the top.
Place in preheated oven 325 degrees, for 30 to 35 minutes. Increase heat if necessary to make sure the top is a nice light golden brown.
Cut into squares while still slightly warm. Then cool thoroughly.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 245.4, Fat 9.7, SaturatedFat 1.7, Sodium 191, Carbohydrate 39.4, Fiber 2.5, Sugar 24.9, Protein 2.6