Chocolate Date Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Microwave dates, chocolate, corn syrup and hot water on HIGH 3 minutes; stir.
2. 2
   Microwave 2 minutes or until thickened; cool.
3. 3
   Beat butter with brown sugar.
4. 4
   Mix in flour, baking soda and salt.
5. 5
   Stir in oats.
6. 6
   Press 1/2 of the mixture into greased 13x9-inch pan.
7. 7
   Spread with chocolate mixture; cover evenly with remaining oat mixture.