Categories: Dessert

Ingredients

• 1 cup sifted all-purpose flour
• 1/2 teaspoon baking soda
• 1/8 teaspoon salt
• 1 cup butter or margarine
• 1 cup brown sugar
• 2 cups rolled oats
• Date Filling:
• 1/2 pound stone-free dates
• 1 tablespoon brown sugar
• 1/2 cup water

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 325ºF.

2. Sift flour, baking soda and salt. Rub or cut in butter. Add sugar and rolled oats. Mix well. Spread 1/2 inch of crumbs in greased 8 inch square pan. Pat to make smooth.

3. To make the filling: In a saucepan boil dates, brown sugar and water together until dates are soft enough to be mashed with a fork, adding sufficient water to prevent scorching. The mixture should be of a jam-like consistency. Let cool before layering over the crust.

4. Cover the crust layer evenly with cooled date filling. Cover with remaining crumbs. Pat to make smooth.

5. Bake for 30 to 40 minutes or until pale brown. Leave in the pan until it is cool, then cut into squares.

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