Treacle Date Squares
Prep
20 mins
Cook
40 mins
Servings
8
Difficulty
Easy
These treacle date squares are an absolute favorite of mine because they come together so quickly, ready in just an hour from start to finish. The combination of golden syrup and treacle creates this wonderfully rich, sticky texture that keeps them moist for days. Dates are packed with natural fiber, making these feel like a slightly more wholesome treat than your average baked good. What I love most is how simple the ingredients are and how forgiving the recipe proves to be, even for less experienced bakers. The walnuts add a lovely crunch that contrasts beautifully with the chewy center. These squares are perfect for afternoon tea or tucking into lunchboxes.
Ella x
Ingredients
- 250 gall-purpose flour
- 100 grolled oats
- 100 gunsalted butter
- 150 ggolden syrup
- 120 gtreacle
- 250 gdates(chopped)
- 100 gbrown sugar
- 2 nulleggs
- 1 mlvanilla extract
- 5 gbaking powder
- 1 gsalt
- 50 gchopped walnuts
Detail level
Instructions
- 1
Preheat the oven to 180°C (350ºfF). Line an 8-inch square baking pan with parchment paper.
- 2
In a medium-sized bowl, whisk together the flour, oats, baking powder, and salt.
- 3
In a large bowl, cream together the butter and sugar until light and fluffy.
- 4
Beat in the eggs one at a time, followed by the vanilla extract.
- 5
Stir in the flour mixture, then add the golden syrup and treacle. Mix until well combined.
Tip: Make sure to scrape down the sides of the bowl.
- 6
Stir in the chopped dates and walnuts.
- 7
Pour the mixture into the prepared baking pan and smooth the top.
- 8
Bake for 40 minutes, or until a toothpick inserted into the center comes out clean.
Tip: Don't open the oven door during this time.
- 9
Remove from the oven and let cool completely in the pan.
Tip: This will help the squares set properly.
- 10
Once cooled, cut into squares and serve.
Tip: You can dust with powdered sugar if desired.
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