Princess Bars

Directions

1. 1
   Mix first 3 ingredients and 1/4 cup sugar.
2. 2
   Heat mixture on stove and bring to a boil.
3. 3
   Simmer until thick.
4. 4
   Cool and then place in blender and blend until smooth.
5. 5
   In separate bowl, mix remaining sugar (1/2 cup), oats, coconut, flour and baking soda. Cut in butter, using a pastry blender or 2 dinner knives.
6. 6
   Press 2/3 of this mixture on bottom of a 9 x 9-inch pan.
7. 7
   Spread the date mixture on top and then crumble remaining coconut mixture on top.
8. 8
   Bake 30 minutes in preheated 375° oven.