Date Filled Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Combine dates, 1/4 cup sugar and water in small saucepan. Cook 5 minutes, until mixture boils and thickens.
2. 2
   Remove from heat; add extract.
3. 3
   Cool.
4. 4
   Combine remaining ingredients in separate bowl along with remaining 1/2 cup sugar.
5. 5
   Sprinkle half of mixture in bottom of 8-inch baking pan.
6. 6
   Cover with date mixture.
7. 7
   Cover with other half of oatmeal mixture.
8. 8
   Press down slightly.
9. 9
   Bake 30 minutes.
10. 10
    Cut while warm.