Delicious Date Squares

These date squares are an incredible combination of dates, cranberries, chocolate and a hint of lime. You will have everyone asking for the recipe!

Prep Time: 20 min
Cooking Time:  30 min
Total: 50 min

Ingredients

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Crumble:

1 1/2 cups rolled oats

1/4 cup unsweetened coconut

1 cup flour

1/2 tsp baking soda

1/2 cup ground flax (optional)

1/2  cup brown sugar

3/4 cup butter or margarine, melted

Filling:

1 1/2 cup baking dates, cut into small pieces

1/2 cup dried cranberries

1 cup water 

1/4 cup white sugar

1/2 cup dark chocolate chips

1 lime, rind and juice

Directions

1. To make the filling, put the dates, cranberries, sugar and water into a pot.  Mix with a spoon.  Boil on medium heat with the lid on until mixture is thick, about 15 min.  Add chocolate chips and lime, mix well.
2. In a separate bowl, mix together all crumble ingredients. Place half of the mixture in glass or ceramic dish and press it down.
3. Spread the filling over the crumble layer.  Then sprinkle the remaining mixture over top.
4. Bake at 350 F for 25-30 min, or until the top is golden brown.
5. Serve plain or with vanilla ice cream or soy ice cream.