Coconut Date Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Combine dates, water and sugar in saucepan.
2. 2
   Bring to boil; simmer, stirring constantly, until thick.
3. 3
   Remove from heat and stir in lemon juice.
4. 4
   Sift together flour and salt; stir in brown sugar.
5. 5
   Cut in butter until mixture resembles coarse crumbs.
6. 6
   Stir in coconut and nuts.
7. 7
   Press 1/2 crumb mixture in the bottom of a greased 13 x 9-inch pan.
8. 8
   Spread with the filling.
9. 9
   Sprinkle remaining crumb mixture on top and press down lightly.
10. 10
    Bake at 350° for 30 to 35 minutes.
11. 11
    Cool; cut into bars.