Date Bar

Description

Prepare filling first

3 c. cut up dates
¼ c. sugar
1 ½ c. water

Cook over low heat stirring constantly until thickened (about 10 min). Cool

Crust

Mix together thorough:

¾ c soft shortening part butter
1 c brown sugar

Sift together and stir in:

1 ¾ c flour
½ tsp soda
1 tsp salt

Stir in:

1 ½ c rolled oats

Mix thoroughly; Place ½ crust mixture in greased and floured 13x9 ablong pan; Press and flatten with hoods to cover bottom pan. Spread with cooled peeling. Cover with remaining crumb mixture patting lightly. Bake at 400 degrees until lightly browned about 25 to 30 min About 2 ½ doz 1 ½ x 2 bars Cut into bars while warm and remove from pans.