Date Bars

1. 1

   Mix by hand.

2. 2

   Cook dates, sugar and water over medium heat until thick and smooth. Remove from heat and add, mixing by hand, vanilla, 1/4 teaspoon salt and lemon juice.

3. 3

   Set aside.

4. 4

   Sift together the flour, soda and salt.

5. 5

   Add oatmeal, brown sugar and butter and mix until crumbly.

6. 6

   Spread 1/2 of oatmeal mixture in a 9 x 13-inch pan.

7. 7

   Spread date mixture over.

8. 8

   Crumble remaining oatmeal mix over; press to flatten.

9. 9

   Bake 30 minutes at 350u00b0.

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