Date Shortbread 1968

Date Shortbread 1968

Ingredients:
wheat flour, white, all-purpose, unenriched
leavening agents, baking soda
leavening agents, baking powder, double-acting, sodium aluminum sulfate
salt, table
spices, cinnamon, ground
butter, salted
sugars, brown
oats
dates, deglet noor
raisins, seeded
water, bottled, generic

Directions:
Filling:.
Combine, dates, raisins and water, and cook over medium heat until thick and redued.
Remove and cool.
Base and top:.
Place flour, soda, powder and salt into a large bowl.
Cut in the margarine or butter until crumbly.
Then mix in the brown sugar and oats, combining well.
Pat half this base crumb mixture into a lightly greased 9 x 13 inch pan.
Spread cooled filling evenly on top.
Pat lightly the remaining crumbs on the top.
Place in preheated oven 325 degrees, for 30 to 35 minutes.
Increase heat if necessary to make sure the top is a nice light golden brown.
Cut into squares while still slightly warm.
Then cool thoroughly.