A "Spiced Up" Twist on a Classic|Cardamom Date Squares

A recipe video demonstrating how to make Cardamom Date Squares. A fantastic twist on the classic date square. Cardamom spice and orange get paired with jammy dates and a buttery oatmeal crust to create a delicious square like you've never had.
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Ingredients:
1 1/2 cups chopped dates (about 8 ounces)
1/3 cup granulated sugar
1/3 cup orange juice
1/3 cup water
1 tbsp orange zest
1 1/2 cups rolled oats
1 1/4 cups all-purpose flour
1 cup brown sugar lightly packed
1 1/2 tsp cardamom
1 tsp baking soda
1/2 tsp salt
1 cup cold unsalted butter, cut into chunks
Instructions:
-Preheat oven to 350℉ and lightly butter a 9"x9" baking pan. Line the bottom and two sides with parchment, allowing a slight overhang.
-In a saucepan over medium heat combine dates, granulated sugar, orange juice, orange zest and water. Allow to come to a simmer and cook uncovered for 8-10 until soft and jammy. Remove from heat and set aside.
-In a large bowl combine oatmeal, flour, brown sugar, cardamom, baking soda and salt. Cut in butter using your fingers or pastry cutter until the butter is pea-sized and the mixture holds together when lightly squeezed.
-Evenly press a generous half of the oat mixture (about 3 cups) into the bottom of the prepared pan. Spread dates evenly over oats. Add the remaining oat mixture, pressing slightly. Bake in preheated oven for approximately 30 minutes until golden. Remove from oven and allow to cool completely. Remove from the pan by lifting the overhanging parchment and cut into desired squares.