Date Bars

Ingredients:

For the Filling:

· 3 cups dates, diced

· ¼ cup sugar

· 1 ½ cups water

For the bars:

· ¾ cup butter

· 1 cup packed brown sugar

· 1 ¾ cup flour

· ½ teaspoon baking soda

· 1 teaspoon salt

· 1 ½ cups oats

Method:

1. Prepare date filling by combining all ingredients in a medium saucepan and cooking over low heat until thickened. Let cool.

2. Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Grease a 9x13 baking pan.

3. In a bowl, whisk together flour, baking soda, salt and oats.

4. Cream together butter and brown sugar until fluffy. Slowly add in dry ingredients until combined.

5. Press half the mixture into the bottom of the pan. Fill with date mixture and spread evenly. Top with remaining crumb mixture and pat lightly.

6. Bake for 20-30 minutes or until golden brown. Cool, cut and enjoy!