Date Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Prepare Date Filling; cool.
2. 2
   Heat oven to 400°.
3. 3
   Grease square pan, 9 x 9 x 2-inch.
4. 4
   Mix brown sugar, margarine and shortening. Mix in baking mix and oats.
5. 5
   Press half of the crumbly mixture in pan; spread with filling.
6. 6
   Top with remaining crumbly mixture; press gently into filling.
7. 7
   Bake until light brown, 25 to 30 minutes.
8. 8
   Cut into bars, about 2 x 1 1/2-inch.
9. 9
   Makes 2 dozen cookies.