Canada portal A date square is a Canadian dessert or bar cookie made of cooked dates with an oatmeal crumb topping.

[5] It is often found in coffee shops as a sweet snack food.

Sometimes nuts are added to the base layer or crumb topping, or other alterations.

[6] There can also be candied peel added to the date stuffing for a contrasting texture.

[7] The date square is known as a traditional dish of Newfoundland.