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Dessert & Baking
Written By ANNA Test Kitchen

Recipe Mari Loewen, Photography Ross Cornish

Ingredients

2 cups dates, chopped

1 cup water

2 cups all-purpose flour

3⁄4 teaspoon baking soda

2 cups butter

2 cups light brown sugar

4 cups quick oats

Preheat oven to 350°. Break up dates, place in saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Remove from heat, let stand for 10 minutes and mash with a potato masher. Set aside.

In a mixing bowl, combine flour and baking soda and mix well, then add all remaining ingredients and blend by hand until just crumbled. Press half the mixture on bottom of 9 x 13 baking pan, then top first with date filling then with remaining crumbs. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden. Remove from heat and cool. Makes 24 2-inch squares.

ANNA Test Kitchen

Although the magazine was launched in Mari Loewen’s Canadian home kitchen where it remained for 10 years, as the brand grew many incredibly talented folks were involved in the success of ANNA Magazine. To name a few, Creative Director, Segun Olude; Art Director, Shannon Dewy; Prop Stylist, Kari Wardrop, Recipe Developer & Food Stylist, Marisa Curatolo; Copywriters Tara Kaprowy and Erin Lancione, and many friends, sponsors and advertisers. As the brand transitioned into the digital world, many more were involved. Thank you to all of them.

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