Date Bars

Ingredients

• 1/2 pound dates
• 1/4 cup sugar
• 1/2 cup cold water
• 1/2 cup brown sugar
• 1/2 cup shortening
• 1/2 teaspoon soda
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 1/4 cups rolled oats
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1 1/4 cups flour

Instructions

1. Wash and stone dates, cut in pieces. Add granulated sugar and cold water and cook until soft and thick. This makes the date filling.
2. Cream brown sugar and shortening, add soda dissolved in water, and the remaining ingredients. Knead well and roll thin. With hand and knife shape into a square or oblong. Spread half the sheet with date mixture, cover with the other half. Cut in oblongs about two inches long and one wide, or larger if desired. Place in well-greased pan, an inch apart, and bake in a moderate oven for 25 minutes at 350 degrees.