Date Delights Recipes

DATE DELIGHT

Steps:

• Boil dates in water with salt.
• Simmer for 3 minutes.
• Add marshmallows; stir til marshmallows are melted.
• Add nuts and allow to cool for 15 minutes.
• Spread half of the Oreo crumbs in a 10"x6" dish.
• Spread date mixture over crumbs.
• Top with whipped cream (or you may use Cool Whip).
• Sprinkle with remaining crumbs.
• Chill for 3-4 hours.
• (May be made night before and chilled overnight).
• Note: This may be doubled and put in a 13"x9" dish.

GRAMMA'S DATE SQUARES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
• In a large bowl, combine oats, pastry flour, salt, 1 cup brown sugar, and baking soda. Mix in the butter until crumbly. Press half of the mixture into the bottom of a 9 inch square baking pan.
• In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine the dates, water, and 1/3 cup brown sugar. Bring to a boil, and cook until thickened. Stir in lemon juice, and remove from heat. Spread the filling over the base, and pat the remaining crumb mixture on top.
• Bake for 20 to 25 minutes in preheated oven, or until top is lightly toasted. Cool before cutting into squares.

DOUBLE DATE DELIGHT OATMEAL COOKIES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350 Fahrenheit.
• Cream together the softened butter and the two sugars. Add eggs and vanilla and combine well.
• Sift together flour, baking soda, salt, and cinnamon; add this to butter mixture, blending well. Fold in oats and dates.
• Drop dough onto ungreased cookie sheets by heaped teaspoonful. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown. Remove cookies from baking sheet and place on racks to cool completely.