Date Bars Recipe

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This recipe came from my neighbor, Gladys. She has since passed away but I will always have fond memories her and this recipe.

Yield: 24 bars

Bar Crust

• 1 1/2 cups flour
• 1 1/2 cups oatmeal
• 1 1/2 cups brown sugar
• 3/4 cup butter, melted
• 1 teaspoon baking powder
• pinch of salt
• 1 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• 1 teaspoon vanilla

In a large bowl, combine all of the ingredients and mix well. Divide mixture, and press half into a greased 8x8x2 baking dish.

Date Filling

• 1 cup chopped dates
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1 cup water

Cook all ingredients together in a saucepan over medium-high heat until very thick, stirring often. Let cool.

Spread over crust in baking dish. Cover with reserved crust mixture and bake in a 345-degree oven until the crust cover turns a golden brown.