Grandma'S Date Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Combine dates, water and sugar; cook over medium heat until thick.
2. 2
   Cream margarine or butter and brown sugar; add flour, soda and salt.
3. 3
   Stir into creamed mixture.
4. 4
   Add oats and mix until crumbly.
5. 5
   Pat 1/2 of crumb mixture in a 7 x 11-inch greased baking pan.
6. 6
   Spread with date mixture.
7. 7
   Top with remaining crumbs.
8. 8
   Bake at 375° for about 30 minutes.
9. 9
   Cool and cut into bars.