Date Squares

CRUST

• 1 1/2 C. flour
• 1 1/2 C. rolled oats
• 1 C. brown sugar – packed
• 1 C. butter
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• 1/2 tsp. baking soda

Mix together until crumbly.

FILLING

• 1/2 C. sugar
• 1 C. water
• 1 lb. chopped dates
• pinch of salt

Mix filling ingredients in a saucepan and cook until thick. Sprinkle half of the crumb mixture in the bottom of a greased 9×9 pan. Add the cooled filling and top with remaining crumb mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 30 minutes or until brown. Cook until thick.

Recipe by Peggy