Date Bars

Directions

1. 1
   In a saucepan, combine dates, sugar and water and cook, stirring frequently until very thick.
2. 2
   Stir in walnuts.
3. 3
   Cool. Sift flour, salt and soda together in a mixing bowl; add oats and brown sugar.
4. 4
   Cut in butter until crumbly.
5. 5
   Sprinkle water over mixture; stir lightly.
6. 6
   Pat half of mixture into a greased 12 x 9 x 2-inch baking pan.
7. 7
   Spread with date mixture; cover with remaining oat mixture and pat lightly.
8. 8
   Bake at 350° for 35 to 40 minutes or until lightly browned.
9. 9
   Cool and cut into bars.
10. 10
    Can yield up to 48 bars depending on size you cut.