Date Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Cook dates, sugar and water until thick (low temperature).
2. 2
   Add baking soda to melted butter.
3. 3
   Mix melted butter into mixture of brown sugar, flour and oatmeal.
4. 4
   Grease 9 x 13-inch pan.
5. 5
   Preheat pan to 325°.
6. 6
   Put 1/2 crumb mixture on bottom of pan; press down. Add date mixture.
7. 7
   Crumble rest of crumb mixture on top.
8. 8
   Cook for 20 to 30 minutes.