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Date Bars

2-1/2 cups chopped dates
1/4 cup sugar
1-1/2 cups water
1/3 cup broken walnuts, optional
1-1/4 cups sifted all-purpose flour
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
1-1/2 cups quick-cooking oats
1 cup packed brown sugar
1/2 cup butter
1 tablespoon water

In a saucepan, combine dates, sugar and water. Cook, stirring

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frequently, until thick. Stir in nuts if desired. Meanwhile, in a
mixing bowl, sift together flour, salt and baking soda. Add oats and
brown sugar. Cut in butter until crumbly. Add water and mix lightly.
Press half into a greased 13-in. x 9-in. baking pan. Spread date
mixture on top. Cover with remaining oat mixture; pat lightly. Bake
at 350° for 35-40 minutes or until lightly browned.

Yield: 3-4 dozen.