Date Squares Recipe Demonstration - Joyofbaking.com

Recipe here: www.joyofbakin... Stephanie Jaworski of Joyofbaking.com demonstrates how to make Date Squares. Date Squares are also called Date Slices or even Matrimonial Bars. They consist of two buttery layers of an oatmeal shortbread crust that are sandwiched together with pureed dried dates scented with vanilla. I just love their wonderfully sweet yet earthy flavor. Absolutely perfect with a hot cup of tea.
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[@KP-mo1hg]

I love date squares! Thank you for this recipe!

[@joannan5718]

I made it today. It is delicious. I add cinnamon, cloves and orange blossom water to the dates. Lovely. Thank you.

[@thelacycrocheter2084]

We're stocking up on dates for Ramadhan for breaking our fast, so we have lots of dates at the moment. I will definitely be making this for my family.

[@levanvuong590]

I am so happy to looking you making any cake is so nicely clean exemple marble cake , blueberries cheese pound cake ....Thx for teaching

[@kitteh222]

Oh my goodness, I LOVE dates. They’re such a wonderful snack on their own, but I would love to try this. They’re so naturally rich and sweet.

[@trevorgwelch7412]

As a child in New Zealand 🇳🇿My Mother Made a Square with crushed graham cracker crumbs , chocolate, date , marshmallows. The year was 1966 . I can’t remember the name of it . Great Instructional Video. 🌸

[@shiningcomet]

the best flavor which goes well with the dates is cardamom 😋

[@lisamoore6804]

I miss my grandma making these when I was a kid. I'll have to make these sometime soon. They look really yummy.

[@TryToEat]

I thought baking was difficult. But after watching your video, I changed my mind that I wanted to try it. Thanku :)

[@dannyboy6872]

beautiful watch

[@dheffernan8845]

I love the way you don’t assume that everyone has all the right equipment and give other options. Don’t know how you don’t have 10m subscribers as you make everything seem achievable even for beginner bakers. Thanks for all the tips.

[@cheryl8286]

D Heffernan >> I 100% AGREE !!

[@ritavyas6711]

Thank you !

[@dimaal-sharif2831]

Thank you for all nice recipes, I think if we replace the white flour with brown one it will healthier

[@rl3913]

Love your recipes. I have tried a few and they are perfect! And thank you again for the metric measurements for people living outside US.

[@lindaparker6102]

Looks Delicious, thank you !

[@adhithmathewjacob1463]

Thanks Stephanie for your wonderful recipe are my idol in baking Love you Stephanie keep doing your great work appreciate it😘😘😜😝😉👏👏

[@adellekhawand4257]

Thank you 😘 for everything

[@Tomgreifzu]

When I was a kid, my mom always made "Betty Crocker" date bar from a box mix, it was quick & easy. Everyone loved them. They no longer make the box mix unfortunately. I love they way your bars look. You always make it easy and enjoyable to make your recipes too. I will have to make these. P.S. It's always a treat to see your beautiful dog!

[@judybutler5129]

Loved your recipe and video, Stephanie. I've made these dates squares for years. My only twists on your recipe are to cook the dates with 50% water and 50% fresh orange juice. It's because I like the orange presence with the dates. I use less orange zest but keep the vanilla flavouring. I don't puree the date mixture because, as a personal preference, I enjoy the texture of the date filling as is.

[@magnificent8413]

I love your deliciuos recipe....it make me smile all the time....thanks again aunty(with respect)...in our place call aunty,and uncle is much respect name call to elderly person.

[@UghUgh1234]

Stephanie, I would be fascinated if you did a little mini series of a few of your mothers recipes. I adore old recipes

[@vincepisani9407]

N and

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[@Chrissy4281]

I have a clamshell container of dates in the fridge right now. Think this will be my next baking adventure; they’re so easy to make. Probably will use almond extract (since I’m out of vanilla) and stir in some toasted walnuts in the date mixture. Thank you for sharing.

[@hessaali929]

Thank you 🙏🏼 رائعة.شكرا لك

[@buddhasdisciple4935]

Thank you ma'am for this typical Canadian treat recipe. As per Ayurveda, eating dates warms up your body, so eating it in winters along with nuts and seeds is a good idea. As for "matrimonial cookies" , my guess is , either it used to be served exclusively at weddings in those days, or, it is called so due to "matrimony" between the dates and the oatmeal :) Best regards !

[@kevinbyrne4538]

I like your omitting sugar from the date filling -- because dates are already quite sweet.

[@lily11bakes]

I love dates so I'm definitely making this recipe soon. Thank you💕

[@reshamjaiswal2342]

Was eagerly waiting for your recipe😋😋!! Thanku...looking forward to try out soon

[@wklaharn]

Time pass but you look exactly the same when i watched your first video 🖒

[@MatronTLH]

Also yummy if you use fig puree!

[@cathycudney393]

I cook dates in o.j. instead of water for that sweet taste

[@9092987132]

Hi stephanie.... I don have c Oats with me as I don use it much... is it possible to use corn flakes in this receipe?

[@tubacekinirer3978]

You can use the seeds for plantation. I would suggest not to throw seeds away but plant them in soil😄 Never throw any seeds and peels. I always plant seeds and use the peels for compost in my pots.

[@shrljazz]

Joy my mother called it matrimonial cake. I love watching you cook and bake as you are so neat and clean in the process.

[@joyofbaking]

Yes, my Mom used a similar name Matrimonial Bars.

[@shiningcomet]

You can use ready date paste

[@Ibranda]

If you add cardamom powder into the date pureé OMG it’s gona take the test to other level but don’t use too much cz cardamom is a strong spice ❤️♥️

[@matanomansky4372]

Hi can I use a hand masher to purée this or a hand mixer? I don’t have a food processor blender or immersion blender

[@joyofbaking]

Yes you can do that.

[@matanomansky4372]

@@joyofbaking thanks!

[@rehanaraza5018]

You Stephanie.. Just wanted to let u know.. I tried it eggless chocolate cake.. and it was perfect.. a hit. Thank you so so much.. really appreciate Be blessed..😍😍😍❤

[@User-pv1rp]

Wow... Thank you for another new dessert

[@borisc6714]

Fun fact: hands are the most useful tools to have in a kitchen! And this looks like what my mom use to make me, before I went diabetic. I can't eat them, but looking at all your recipe is a great pleasure for me! And thank you so much for using the metric system along with US measurements.

[@shazialatif7937]

Nice

[@nievespalomino8583]

Never tried dates but they look delicious tfs💕

[@AMomsWorld6]

I love watching your amazing recipes. Thank you for Sharing.

[@CM-ho5ic]

I found adding 1/2 cup of apple juice to water gives filling more flavor, it's also easier to spread. Great recipe 👍

[@GeminieCricket]

I made these with chopped walnuts in the 1960’s ! Forgot about how good these are warm from the oven! Add a little bit of butter on top while warm !

[@kathybunch200]

I’m so happy to get this recipe. My mother died in 1960 and she always made this every Christmas. I’ve never been able to make it like she and you. Thank you! 🥰

[@BiiGB0iiS0UNiiQU3]

If I’m not a fan of dates, can I substitute them with something else? Like maybe raisins or dried apricots or something else?

[@klmueller8575]

Buy a can of cranberry sauce, ( NOT the jelly kind ) and use that instead . Equally delicious.

[@NessaRossini...]

I haven't had date bars in decades. I remember, as a kid, my mother would go to the bakery and I got to choose one free item...the lady always wanted to give me a cookie but I always chose the date bar, they were my absolute favorite. I ordered dates and as soon as they arrive I'm making this.

[@nasreenazam]

Thank you Stefanie, these are ideal for Ramadan.

[@trishaturner2078]

These look delicious. Should be everyones favourite in my opinion.

[@haliburton5493]

Went to link for recipe and all I saw were advertisements covering the recipe AND there was NO printable option either ....That really sucks Joy

[@joyofbaking]

If you go to the website joyofbaking com there is a link to the print page.

[@cmwHisArtist]

Yum. I miss these so much from when we used to make the mix at home. I thought we used to bake the bottom crust 10 minutes first for the box mix, then add next two layers. Might help any crumbling issue.

[@shiningcomet]

And make sure the cardamom is freshly grounded

[@atrinka1]

Dates? I think these were made to order for my hubby! Thanks, he'll be happy!

[@lelimorsi2765]

Very delicious love dates thank you 👍🌷

[@janethuffman5280]

You brought back childhood memories for me. My mom made these and the house smelled so good. Thanks for sharing this recipe.

[@HsoSha]

wow this is good with coffee

[@omotoyeojo6869]

Can I purée dried raisins? 🤦🏽‍♀️

[@tonyredhawk]

I make these all the time! I call them "colon cleanser" bars.

[@rosemundyee6863]

excellent i am presently making them, excellent explanations. Thank you.

[@sophiarevel6952]

I must make those. I'd just reduce the sugar a bit. Yummy. Thank you.

[@TamaraWyche]

Looks good and I made some date bars yesterday for the church guest and they loved them. ❤

[@emi-eg9bu]

Thank you so much the recipe turned out great and my friends loved it! Appreciate it

[@sudhasharma494]

Thank you for such a great recipe

[@cathycudney393]

I don't process my cooked dates I just stir with fork and use

[@lauraforconi9111]

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[@Rhyanna14]

What a great recipe! I cannot wait to try it this weekend

[@rodtb2]

You use old fashioned oats, but when you use the food processor to mix the batter the oats get pulverized to bits and are no thicker than quick oats.

[@joyofbaking]

I prefer using old fashioned rolled oats, but you could use quick cooking rolled oats if you like.

[@tomsparks6099]

People who don't have a blender, food processor or mixer and who bake -- PROBABLY don't have a computer either to watch Joy of Baking. The only option not offered is mixing it with a hickory stick and baking it over a wood fire.

[@cheryl8286]

I Love Your channel, like how you explaine Simple, that you say...First, do this, Then.. makes easier to prep. These look Yummy, my Dad loved dates. Am going to try! And, i saved the recipe you showed Dec 28,2018 for Nanaimo Bars..they looked So Good! Have to Look for Custard Powder ! "/Still Have to Try! ") Do You have a Good recipe for the "old fashion" potatoe chip cookies, with choc chips ?!

[@dzudzorhadzor4925]

Beautiful stuff u r the best😁😁🤩🤩

[@SilkesWelt]

I love date squares! Thank for such a good presentation. :D

[@TheKentuckylady717]

Love these can't wait to make them, need more dates, only have about 1/2 bag.....I use these in muffins too.....or I just eat them by themselves during the day as a snack.....great recipe.....Thanks Stephanie..... Was that you walking your dog ?

[@angellebenedikdagoy8926]

I want to try to bake date square , because we had plenty of dates but its puree ,how many cups i will put?

[@joyofbaking]

You need 3 cups (400 grams) of pitted dried dates. www.joyofbaking.com/DateSquares.html

[@Patti-vj5kv]

I never get tired of watching your video’s. I have been a fan for a long time. I love this recipe because it’s a no sugar recipe! Much healthier!!

[@TheKentuckylady717]

Yum, easy to make, and I just may make these, but I would lift them out of the pan to cut them, so much easier to cut them that way..... we make an oatmeal bar with different kinds of jam inside and they are easy & delicious my Daughter and I made them before and we loved them.....good job Stephanie.....

[@teerexia]

I have made this and the taste is superb! I use the ground cinnamon since it enhances the flavor and of course, smells wonderful! I will make this for my friends who celebrates Eid al Fitr since dates are definitely favorite snack after fasting. Thanks for sharing this recipe! Lovely recipe as always!

[@shaimaalmomen8629]

Hi Stephanie, I have a question please can I substitute the firmly packed brown sugar with white sugar + molasses?If yes what are the measurements ?! Thank you for your delicious recipes.

[@pallavdel]

Can we add some minutely chopped pistachios in the date mixture?

[@joyofbaking]

Yes that sounds delicious.

[@price-singspuccini6124]

Making this but, as with a fruit crisp, will be adding some chopped walnuts to the oatmeal mix.

[@NEOATHS]

For a 9*13 pan just double the recipe? I have used dried apricots too. Thank you.

[@alexhurst3986]

Every time you stick your fingers in the processor bowl while the blade is still in there, I cringe...

[@allangardiner2515]

I agree with the comment below. thanks Stephanie. The taste took me back to my childhood.

[@filomenacavallaro2797]

Hi Stephanie ☺ Matrimonio is an italian word and it means "Wedding"😆 Your date squares look really gorgeous ..mmhh. I like dates and I'll try this recipe. Bravissima 😊😚👏👏👏👏👏👄👄👄

[@SH-wm8vp]

Love this recipe! Wondering if there is a way to use less butter and less brown sugar to cut out calories 🙈 I shall experiment - im inspired :)

[@carefreedelight2355]

I really love your channel. I do want to they this recipe, but is the top always so crumbly, and is there enough of it? Does the top harden with time?

[@joyofbaking]

It is crumbly when first baked. But after storing it does soften.

[@carefreedelight2355]

@@joyofbaking Thank you very much, Hoy, I shall definitely try it. How exciting! Thank you for taking the time to respond.

[@massimosaccomando2223]

Great recipe that I've done many times at home and at work for my senior guests...and not too sweet!

[@amsb6290]

My dad received a TON of dates as a gift from family in the middle east. I had been looking for a recipe for them and these look perfect. Thank you!

[@asimanajib2681]

it's too good

[@bobbieleab1470]

Could you add pecans or walnuts to the batter?

[@joyofbaking]

Yes you could do that.

[@susanmarino8026]

Thanks again for one of your wonderful recipes. You are a great teacher. Really like watching your video's.

[@Larry-qf7lw]

Can I use powdered jaggery instead of sugar

[@joyofbaking]

I’m sorry but I haven’t tried that so I don’t know how that would work.

[@angellebenedikdagoy8926]

Hi miss Joy,

[@dorisirl3794]

❤️. I love date bars. I have a recipe but I will try yours. They look delicious! Plus my recipes makes a big pan and sometimes you only need a few. Thank you

[@AmericanBaker]

These look so good. Thank you for the recipe. I wonder if you could substitute figs for the dates and make fig newtons.

[@joyofbaking]

That should work.

[@gabri6858]

Yummy!😋 Can it be done replacing the dates with dried figs? Thank you for sharing! 🤗

[@rashidaraza7581]

Love that you are updating old videos. Thank you for making "newer version" videos.

[@sanakhannadeem8369]

Looks yummy but can this be used by those who're on diet?

[@user-nv8tx7yz4p]

dates baked with semolina are more delicious!

[@northern_angel7996]

Thanx for sharing. I would never have thought of using dates in this way before 😘

[@karensouza5963]

Hi, I really love the way you explain to make all recipes. Can I put in the freezer for how long? Congratulations!!!! Thanks !

[@joyofbaking]

Yes, they can be frozen for a month or two.

[@marilynvancamp5031]

I have made these before but I think this rwecipe is better.