Date Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Preheat oven to 400F.
2. 2
   Grease 8-inch square pan.
3. 3
   In a medium saucepan combine dates, evaporated milk, sugar and vanilla extract.
4. 4
   Cook over medium-low heat stirring occasionally for 8-10 minutes until mixture thickens.
5. 5
   Remove from heat.
6. 6
   Beat butter and sugar in large bowl until fluffy and creamy.
7. 7
   Beat in flour, oats, baking soda, cinnamon and salt.
8. 8
   With floured fingers press 1/2 of crust mixture in bottom of pan.
9. 9
   Spread date filling over crust.
10. 10
    Crumble remaining crumb mixture evenly over date filling.
11. 11
    Bake 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
12. 12
    Serve warm.